Definitions for steep
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Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. steepadjective

   a steep place (as on a hill)

2. steepadjective

   having a sharp inclination

   "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"

3. exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usuriousadjective

   greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

   "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending"

4. steepverb

   of a slope; set at a high angle

   "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow"

5. steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak upverb

   devote (oneself) fully to

   "He immersed himself into his studies"

6. steep, infuseverb

   let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

   "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol"

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Steepadjective

   bright; glittering; fiery

   Etymology: [OE. stepen, probably fr. Icel. steypa to cause to stoop, cast down, pour out, to cast metals, causative of stpa to stoop; cf. Sw. stpa to cast, to steep, Dan. stbe, D. & G. stippen to steep, to dip. Cf. Stoop, v. i.]

2. Steepverb

   to soak in a liquid; to macerate; to extract the essence of by soaking; as, to soften seed by steeping it in water. Often used figuratively

   Etymology: [OE. stepen, probably fr. Icel. steypa to cause to stoop, cast down, pour out, to cast metals, causative of stpa to stoop; cf. Sw. stpa to cast, to steep, Dan. stbe, D. & G. stippen to steep, to dip. Cf. Stoop, v. i.]

3. Steepverb

   to undergo the process of soaking in a liquid; as, the tea is steeping

   Etymology: [OE. stepen, probably fr. Icel. steypa to cause to stoop, cast down, pour out, to cast metals, causative of stpa to stoop; cf. Sw. stpa to cast, to steep, Dan. stbe, D. & G. stippen to steep, to dip. Cf. Stoop, v. i.]

4. Steepnoun

   something steeped, or used in steeping; a fertilizing liquid to hasten the germination of seeds

   Etymology: [OE. stepen, probably fr. Icel. steypa to cause to stoop, cast down, pour out, to cast metals, causative of stpa to stoop; cf. Sw. stpa to cast, to steep, Dan. stbe, D. & G. stippen to steep, to dip. Cf. Stoop, v. i.]

5. Steepnoun

   a rennet bag

   Etymology: [OE. stepen, probably fr. Icel. steypa to cause to stoop, cast down, pour out, to cast metals, causative of stpa to stoop; cf. Sw. stpa to cast, to steep, Dan. stbe, D. & G. stippen to steep, to dip. Cf. Stoop, v. i.]

6. Steepverb

   making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line or a level; precipitous; as, a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep declivity; a steep barometric gradient

   Etymology: [OE. stepen, probably fr. Icel. steypa to cause to stoop, cast down, pour out, to cast metals, causative of stpa to stoop; cf. Sw. stpa to cast, to steep, Dan. stbe, D. & G. stippen to steep, to dip. Cf. Stoop, v. i.]

7. Steepverb

   difficult of access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high

   Etymology: [OE. stepen, probably fr. Icel. steypa to cause to stoop, cast down, pour out, to cast metals, causative of stpa to stoop; cf. Sw. stpa to cast, to steep, Dan. stbe, D. & G. stippen to steep, to dip. Cf. Stoop, v. i.]

8. Steepverb

   excessive; as, a steep price

   Etymology: [OE. stepen, probably fr. Icel. steypa to cause to stoop, cast down, pour out, to cast metals, causative of stpa to stoop; cf. Sw. stpa to cast, to steep, Dan. stbe, D. & G. stippen to steep, to dip. Cf. Stoop, v. i.]

9. Steepnoun

   a precipitous place, hill, mountain, rock, or ascent; any elevated object sloping with a large angle to the plane of the horizon; a precipice

   Etymology: [OE. stepen, probably fr. Icel. steypa to cause to stoop, cast down, pour out, to cast metals, causative of stpa to stoop; cf. Sw. stpa to cast, to steep, Dan. stbe, D. & G. stippen to steep, to dip. Cf. Stoop, v. i.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Steep

   stēp, adj. rising or descending with great inclination: precipitous: difficult, excessive, exorbitant.—n. a precipitous place: a precipice.—adj. Steep′-down (Shak.), deep and precipitous.—v.i. Steep′en, to become steep.—ns. Steep′iness, Steep′ness, the state or quality of being steep.—adv. Steep′ly.—adj. Steep′y, steep. [A.S. steáp; Ice. steypthr.]

2. Steep

   stēp, v.t. to dip or soak in a liquid: to imbue.—n. something steeped or used in steeping: a fertilising liquid for seed: rennet.—n. Steep′er, a vessel in which articles are steeped. [Scand., Ice. steypa, to make to stoop, pour out, causal of stúpa, to stoop.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of steep in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of steep in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of steep in a Sentence

1. Dan Turner:

   That is a steep price to pay for 20 minutes of action out of his 20 plus years of life.

2. Ben Tulchin:

   If it drags on, it's a huge inconvenience for Los Angeles voters, it makes a steep climb even steeper. He's got a lot of people he's got to leapfrog.

3. Kyosuke Suzuki:

   The rise in the dollar against the yen has been steep but sentiment favors testing new highs rather than consolidating.

4. Del Pino:

   We are close to 90 percent of inventory levels already ... We could see a steep fall in oil prices in the next few weeks.

5. Glen Peters:

   If these coal targets are met, there could be a turn (in India's emissions), with a steep increase. China is starting to stumble; India could replace that.

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