steep Definition and Meaning in English (steep definition)

adjective

Quick Answer • Definition

Steep definition: Rising or falling sharply; having a sharp slope or angle.

Definitions of Steep

1adjective
Rising or falling sharply; having a sharp slope or angle.
2adjective(informal)
Of a price or demand, not reasonable; excessive.
3verb
To soak (food or tea leaves) in water or other liquid so as to extract flavour or to soften.

“The path up the mountain was very steep.”

“The prices for imported goods are quite steep.”

“She decided to steep the herbs in hot water for tea.”

past participlesteeped

present participlesteeping

nounsteepness

adverbsteeply

steep learning curveidiom

A situation in which a lot has to be learned in a short period of time.

steep in somethingphrasal_verb

To immerse or saturate something in a liquid or a particular quality.

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Steep definition: Rising or falling sharply; having a sharp slope or angle.

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'Steep' translates to 'steep' in English. Steep definition: Rising or falling sharply; having a sharp slope or angle.

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