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steep
adjective
-
steep
,
steeper
,
steepest
rising
or
falling
at
a
sharp
angle
,
like
the
side
of
a
cliff
•
The
path
up
the
mountain
was
so
steep
that
we
had
to
stop
for
breath
.
The
path
up
the
mountain
was
so
steep
that
we
had
to
stop
for
breath
.
•
A
cyclist
struggled
to
climb
the
steep
hill
on
a
hot
afternoon
.
A
cyclist
struggled
to
climb
the
steep
hill
on
a
hot
afternoon
.
adjective
-
steep
,
steeper
,
steepest
(
of
a
price
or
cost
)
much
higher
than
what
seems
reasonable
•
Five
dollars
for
a
cup
of
coffee
is
pretty
steep
.
Five
dollars
for
a
cup
of
coffee
is
pretty
steep
.
•
The
rent
increase
was
steep
for
such
a
small
apartment
.
The
rent
increase
was
steep
for
such
a
small
apartment
.
verb
to
soak
food
or
something
else
in
a
liquid
so
that
it
takes
in
flavour
,
colour
,
or
other
qualities
•
She
steeped
the
tea
leaves
for
five
minutes
.
She
steeped
the
tea
leaves
for
five
minutes
.
•
Before
cooking
,
he
steeps
the
rice
in
water
to
make
it
softer
.
Before
cooking
,
he
steeps
the
rice
in
water
to
make
it
softer
.
adjective
-
steep
,
steeper
,
steepest
very
large
or
sudden
in
amount
or
degree
•
The
learning
curve
for
the
new
software
is
steep
,
requiring
extra
training
.
The
learning
curve
for
the
new
software
is
steep
,
requiring
extra
training
.
•
Prices
showed
a
steep
decline
after
the
holiday
season
.
Prices
showed
a
steep
decline
after
the
holiday
season
.
verb
usually
passive
:
to
fill
or
saturate
someone
or
something
completely
with
a
quality
,
idea
,
or
emotion
•
The
old
castle
is
steeped
in
legend
and
mystery
.
The
old
castle
is
steeped
in
legend
and
mystery
.
•
She
grew
up
steeped
in
classical
music
.
She
grew
up
steeped
in
classical
music
.
