English adjective: steep | |||
1. | steep having a sharp inclination | ||
Samples | The steep attic stairs. Steep cliffs. | ||
Similar | abrupt, bluff, bold, heavy, perpendicular, precipitous, sharp, sheer, steep-sided, steepish | ||
See also | perpendicular, vertical | ||
Antonyms | gradual | ||
2. | steep greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | ||
Samples | Exorbitant rent. Extortionate prices. Spends an outrageous amount on entertainment. Usurious interest rate. Unconscionable spending. | ||
Synonyms | exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, unconscionable, usurious | ||
Similar | immoderate | ||
Antonyms | moderate | ||
3. | steep of a slope; set at a high angle | ||
Samples | Note the steep incline. A steep roof sheds snow. | ||
Similar | high | ||
Antonyms | low | ||
English noun: steep | |||
1. | steep (object) a steep place (as on a hill) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall | ||
English verb: steep | |||
1. | steep (cognition) devote (oneself) fully to | ||
Samples | He immersed himself into his studies. | ||
Synonyms | absorb, engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s somebody PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | drink, drink in | ||
Verb group | immerse, plunge | ||
2. | steep (change) let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse | ||
Samples | Steep the blossoms in oil. Steep the fruit in alcohol. | ||
Synonyms | infuse | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | imbue, soak | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | decoct, draw, infuse, marinade, marinate | ||
Verb group | infuse | ||