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English to English adjective
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having a sharp inclination |  | Example: the steep attic stairs
steep cliffs
source: wordnet30
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Bright; glittering; fiery. | | source: webster1913
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Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line or a level; precipitous; as, a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep declivity; a steep barometric gradient. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | | Example: exorbitant rent
extortionate prices
spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
usurious interest rate
unconscionable spending
source: wordnet30
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of a slope; set at a high angle | | Example: note the steep incline
a steep roof sheds snow
source: wordnet30 noun
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a steep place (as on a hill) | | source: wordnet30
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Something steeped, or used in steeping; a fertilizing liquid to hasten the germination of seeds. | | source: webster1913
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A precipitous place, hill, mountain, rock, or ascent; any elevated object sloping with a large angle to the plane of the horizon; a precipice. | | source: webster1913 verb
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devote (oneself) fully to | | Example: He immersed himself into his studies
source: wordnet30
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let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse | | Example: steep the blossoms in oil
steep the fruit in alcohol
source: wordnet30
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To soak in a liquid; to macerate; to extract the essence of by soaking; as, to soften seed by steeping it in water. Often used figuratively. | | source: webster1913
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To undergo the process of soaking in a liquid; as, the tea is steeping. | | source: webster1913
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