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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 | ||
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