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
She was deeply engrossed in watching the twilight saga. -added by priyavanjeri
On weekends also He is engulfed by his work -added by priyavanjeri
(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
I was surprised by the unconscionable demands of the domestic maid. -added by priyavanjeri

Mnemonics for steep

(Tag: ) It's "stow deep". i.e., keep something deep in a liquid.
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(Tag: ) while climbing STEEP slopes you get SOAKED OR SATURATED
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(Tag: English) steep~weep ; when you weep your cheeks steep !
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(Tag: ) to steep is to become 'steeply' wet or soaked
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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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