steep

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Synonyms: sweep, steer, steel, step, seep, sleep, sheep, steed, steem, teep, strep

Antonyms: sweep, steer, steel, step, seep, sleep, sheep, steed, steem, teep, strep

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Adjective

1. Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward or downward at an angle approaching vertical.
   • a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient
2. Expensive.
   • Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.
3. Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
4. resulting in a mast or windshield angle that strongly diverges from the perpendicular.
   • The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior.

Noun

1. The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

Verb

1. To soak or wet thoroughly.
   • They steep skins in a tanning solution to create leather.
   • The tea is steeping.
2. To make tea (or other beverages) by soaking leaves in water, which flavors the water.
3. To imbue with something; to immerse deeply in.
   • a town steeped in history

Noun

1. A liquid used in a steeping process
   • Corn steep has many industrial uses.
2. A rennet bag.

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