Meaning of the word steep in English

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steep

US /stiːp/

UK /stiːp/

rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

precipitous sheer abrupt sharp

Synonym:

gentle flat gradual

(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive

Example:

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The cost of repairs was quite steep.

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They charged a steep fee for the service.

Synonym:

expensive exorbitant high unreasonable

Synonym:

cheap low reasonable

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

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

soak infuse immerse saturate

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