steep, abrupt, precipitous, sheer mean having an incline approaching the perpendicular. steep implies such sharpness of pitch that ascent or descent is very difficult.

steep adjective [-er/-est only] (TOO HIGH) (esp. of prices) too high; more than is reasonable:

To undergo a soaking in liquid: Let the tea steep for five minutes. n. 1. a. The act or process of steeping.

to soak in water or other liquid, as to soften, cleanse, or extract some constituent: to steep tea in boiling-hot water; to steep reeds for basket weaving. to wet thoroughly in or with a liquid;

Dec 14, 2025 · steep (plural steeps) The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity. quotations

STEEP definition: having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc. See examples of steep used in a sentence.

Definitions of 'steep' 1. A steep slope rises at a very sharp angle and is difficult to go up. [...] 2. A steep increase or decrease in something is a very big increase or decrease.

STEEP meaning: 1 : almost straight up and down rising or falling very sharply; 2 : going up or down very quickly

STEEP definition: 1. A steep slope, hill, etc goes up or down very quickly: 2. A steep increase or fall in something…. Learn more.

A steep slope rises at a very sharp angle and is difficult to go up. San Francisco is built on 40 hills and some are very steep.