Steep — synonyms, steep antonyms, definition

1. steep (a)

abrupt arduous bold high perpendicular precipitous sheer vertical

2. steep (Noun)

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steep (Noun) — A steep place (as on a hill).

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3. steep (Verb)

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steep (Verb) — Devote (oneself) fully to. ex. "He steeped himself into his studies"

steep (Verb) — Let sit in a liquid to extract a flavour or to cleanse. ex. "steep the fruit in alcohol"

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4. steep (Adjective)

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steep (Adjective) — Having a sharp inclination. ex. "the steep attic stairs" ex. "steep cliffs"

steep (Adjective) — Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. ex. "steep rent"

steep (Adjective) — Of a slope; set at a high angle. ex. "note the steep incline" ex. "a steep roof sheds snow"