Meaning of steep in English
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Verb
steepEtymology
Middle English: of Germanic origin; related to stoupDefinitions
1. engross (oneself) fullyExamples
- « He immersed himself into his studies »
Derived terms
- 2. let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
Examples
- « steep the blossoms in oil »
- « steep the fruit in alcohol »
Derived terms
Classifying Adjective
steepDefinitions
1. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderationExamples
- « exorbitant rent »
- « extortionate prices »
- « spends an outrageous amount on entertainment »
- « usorious interest rate »
- « unconscionable spending »
Synonyms
- 2. of a slope
Examples
- « set at a high angle »
- « note the steep incline »
- « a steep roof sheds snow »
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Noun
steepDefinitions
1. a steep place (as on a hill)Qualitative Adjective
steepEtymology
Old English stēap ‘extending to a great height’, of West Germanic origin; related to steeple and stoopDefinitions
1. having a sharp inclinationExamples
- « the steep attic stairs »
- « steep cliffs »
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Famous quotes
- « Before, it was just about making the films - and now it's releasing them. Which is a steep learning curve. » Jessica Chastain
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- « Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even. » Horace
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