steep
noun
a steep place (as on a hill)
verb
devote (oneself) fully to
“He immersed himself into his studies”
let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
“steep the blossoms in oil”
“steep the fruit in alcohol”
Synonymsinfuse
adjective
having a sharp inclination
“the steep attic stairs”
“steep cliffs”
Oppositesgradualgreatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
“exorbitant rent”
“extortionate prices”
of a slope; set at a high angle
“note the steep incline”
“a steep roof sheds snow”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
