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steep - Dictionary definition and meaning for steep

STEEP

(noun) a steep place (as on a hill)
(verb) let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
"steep the blossoms in oil", "steep the fruit in alcohol"
synonyms : infuse
(verb) devote (oneself) fully to
"He immersed himself into his studies"
synonyms : absorb , engross , engulf , immerse , plunge , soak up
(adj.) having a sharp inclination
"the steep attic stairs", "steep cliffs"
(adj.) of a slope; set at a high angle
"note the steep incline", "a steep roof sheds snow"
(adj.) greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
"exorbitant rent", "extortionate prices", "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment", "usurious interest rate", "unconscionable spending"
synonyms : exorbitant , extortionate , outrageous , unconscionable , usurious

Mnemonics for steep

(Tag: ) It's "stow deep". i.e., keep something deep in a liquid.
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(Tag: English) steep~weep ; when you weep your cheeks steep !
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(Tag: hindi+english) s+teep(cheat in hindi)..I've devoted myself to cheat and not to study
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