Overview of noun steep

The noun steep has 1 sense

• steep -- (a steep place (as on a hill))

Overview of verb steep

The verb steep has 2 senses

• steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up -- (devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies")


• steep, infuse -- (let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol")

Overview of adj steep

The adj steep has 3 senses

• steep -- (having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs")


• exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious -- (greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending")


• steep -- (of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow")