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steep

/ steep /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a steep place (as on a hill)
Type of:
descent declivity fall
verb Sense 2
let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
"steep the blossoms in oil"
"steep the fruit in alcohol"
Type of:
soak imbue
Kinds of:
marinade marinate decoct infuse draw
Derived:
steeper
Verb group:
infuse
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
engross (oneself) fully
"He immersed himself into his studies"
Type of:
concentrate focus center
Kinds of:
drink in drink
Derived:
concentration engrossment absorption immersion preoccupation
Verb group:
plunge immerse
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
adjective Sense 4
having a sharp inclination
"the steep attic stairs"
"steep cliffs"
Similar:
abrupt precipitous sharp bluff bold sheer heavy perpendicular
Opposites:
gradual
See also:
vertical perpendicular
adjective satellite Sense 5
of a slope; set at a high angle
"note the steep incline"
"a steep roof sheds snow"
Similar:
high
adjective satellite Sense 6
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
"exorbitant rent"
"extortionate prices"
"spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"
"usorious interest rate"
"unconscionable spending"
Similar:
immoderate
Semantic Complexity
57%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
10
Total Relationships
37
Times Searched
3
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descent declivity fall soak imbue marinade marinate decoct infuse draw concentrate focus