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(Entry 1 of 3)
1
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
- a very steep rock face that is nearly impossible to climb
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2
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
- we would like to hire him, but his salary demands are just too steep
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steep
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of steep (Entry 2 of 3)
1
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
- grew up steeped in the ways of his ancestors
- a town steeped in history
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2
to wet thoroughly with liquid
- chew fresh ginger that has been steeped in hot water to aid digestion
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steep
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of steep (Entry 3 of 3)
as in cliff, bluff
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The first known use of steep was before the 12th century
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