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steep

/stiːp/noun, verb, adjective1 syllable

Steep means: having a sharp inclination.

Synonyms for steep36

verb, as in devote (oneself) fully to

immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up

verb, as in let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

infuse

adjective, as in having a sharp inclination

abrupt, precipitous, sharp, bluff, bold, sheer, heavy, perpendicular, steepish, steep-sided, vertical

adjective, as in greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, unconscionable, usurious, immoderate

adjective, as in of a slope; set at a high angle

high

also used for steep

brant, hilly, costly, pricey, spendy, 5-star, big-ticket, chargeful, cheap at half the price, costful, cost-prohibitive

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Opposites of steep

gradual

What does steep mean?6

adjective

1

having a sharp inclination“the steep attic stairs”

2

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation“exorbitant rent”

3

of a slope; set at a high angle“note the steep incline”

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”

noun

1

a steep place (as on a hill)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with steep?16

two syllables

asleep
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Steep in a sentence

  • The staircase leading to the rooftop is narrow, steep, and dark.CK
  • The horses are exhausted, and the climb is very steep.Serveto
  • Stay away from steep slopes, they can be risky.Amastan
  • They lived near the ocean, at the top of a steep palisade.Tangobango
  • When you are learning to ski, it's best to avoid steep hills.Barend
  • The right bank of the river is steep, but the left slopes gently.AlanF_US
  • The road is straight, but the slope is steep.Clavain
  • In this steep slope, you need to drive slowly and in first gear.Amastan

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Forms of steep

as a noun

plural
steeps

as a verb

past tense
steeped
present participle
steeping
third-person singular
steeps
past participle
steeped

as a adjective

comparative
steeper
superlative
steepest