steep
/stip/
noun
- A steep place; a slope or cliff.
- The car rolled down the steep and crashed into a tree.
- We had to climb a steep to reach the ancient ruins.
- The path led to a steep that dropped into the valley below.
verb
- To soak something in a liquid, especially to extract flavor or soften it.
- The recipe says to steep the rice in water overnight before cooking.
- Let the tea bags steep in hot water for three minutes.
- She steeped the dried herbs in oil to make a fragrant mixture.
- To be fully immersed in or surrounded by something (often a quality or experience).
- Her novels are steeped in mystery and suspense.
- The town is steeped in history and tradition.
- He steeped himself in the local culture during his travels.
adjective
- Rising or falling at a sharp angle; not gradual.
- Our driveway is so steep that cars sometimes scrape the bottom.
- The hikers struggled to climb the steep mountain trail.
- She looked down from the steep cliff and felt dizzy.
- (of a price or amount) very high; more than is reasonable.
- The rent for this apartment is steep, but the location is great.
- I wanted to buy the concert tickets, but the fees made the total too steep.
- The restaurant's prices are a bit steep for a casual dinner.
- (of a change or increase) sudden and large.
- A steep learning curve means you'll have to study hard at first.
- There has been a steep rise in the cost of groceries this year.
- The company saw a steep drop in sales after the scandal.
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