Definition of "steep"
- adjective
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
Expensive.
- verb
To soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item.
To be imbued with an abstract quality.
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.
- noun
A liquid used in a steeping process.
B escarpment.
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