Steep meaning

What does “steep” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“steep” is a noun, verb and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a steep place (as on a hill).

steep

noun

  1. a steep place (as on a hill)

verb

  1. devote (oneself) fully to

    “He immersed himself into his studies”

  2. let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

    “steep the blossoms in oil”

    “steep the fruit in alcohol”

    Synonymsinfuse

adjective

  1. having a sharp inclination

    “the steep attic stairs”

    “steep cliffs”

    Oppositesgradual
  2. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

    “exorbitant rent”

    “extortionate prices”

  3. of a slope; set at a high angle

    “note the steep incline”

    “a steep roof sheds snow”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University