Definition Definition

steep - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'steep' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Steep [ a.]
- Bright; glittering; fiery.
2 . Steep [ n.]
- Something steeped, or used in steeping; a fertilizing liquid to hasten the germination of seeds.
- A rennet bag.
- A precipitous place, hill, mountain, rock, or ascent; any elevated object sloping with a large angle to the plane of the horizon; a precipice.
3 . Steep [ v. i.]
- To undergo the process of soaking in a liquid; as, the tea is steeping.
4 . Steep [ v. t.]
- To soak in a liquid; to macerate; to extract the essence of by soaking; as, to soften seed by steeping it in water. Often used figuratively.
- Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line or a level; precipitous; as, a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep declivity; a steep barometric gradient.
- Difficult of access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
- Excessive; as, a steep price.

Meaning of 'steep' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . steep [ v]
Meaning (1):
- devote (oneself) fully to
Example in sentence:
  • He immersed himself into his studies
Meaning (2):
- let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
Example in sentence:
  • steep the blossoms in oil;
  • steep the fruit in alcohol
3 . steep [ a]
Meaning (3):
- having a sharp inclination
Example in sentence:
  • steep cliffs;
  • the steep attic stairs
4 . steep [ s]
Meaning (4):
- of a slope; set at a high angle
Example in sentence:
  • a steep roof sheds snow;
  • note the steep incline
Meaning (5):
- greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Example in sentence:
  • exorbitant rent;
  • extortionate prices;
  • spends an outrageous amount on entertainment;
  • unconscionable spending;
  • usurious interest rate

Nearby Words:

stead steadfast steadfastly steadfastness steadied steadily steadiness steading steady steadying

See 'steep' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Categories

Browse Dictionary