steep

US /stiːp/
UK /stiːp/
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1.

rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular

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The mountain path was very steep.
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There was a steep drop-off on the side of the road.
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precipitoussheerabruptsharp
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gentleflatgradual
2.

(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive

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The cost of repairs was quite steep.
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They charged a steep fee for the service.
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expensiveexorbitanthighunreasonable
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cheaplowreasonable
1.

soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract flavor or to soften it

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Steep the tea bags in hot water for three minutes.
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The fruit needs to steep in the syrup overnight.
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soakinfuseimmersesaturate
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steep in