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 (TOO MUCH) informal (especially of prices) too much, or more than is reasonable:

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.

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

2 days ago · steep (plural steeps) The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity. quotations

noun A steep or precipitous place; an abrupt ascent or descent; a precipice. noun The process of steeping; the state of being steeped, soaked, or permeated: used chiefly in the phrase in steep.

1. Having a sharp inclination; precipitous. 2. At a rapid or precipitous rate: a steep rise in imports.

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

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