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steep

Letters that make steep

s, e, p, t are letters that make 'steep'

Words within steep

tee, te, EE, Te are words within 'steep'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of steep

steeps is a word created by adding a letter to 'steep'

steep is a 5 letter word ending with p
steep is a 5 letter word starting with s

6 possible definitions for 'steep'

Steep as "of a slope, set at a high angle"

Under this definition, steep is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of steep

steepness, abruptness, precipitousness are derivatives of 'steep'.

Similar to steep

high is similar to steep.

Example of steep used within this context

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

Steep as "greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation"

Under this definition, steep is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

extortionate, exorbitant, outrageous, unconscionable, usurious have the same meaning as 'steep'

Derivatives of steep

outrageousness, exorbitance, usury, vigorish are derivatives of 'steep'.

Similar to steep

immoderate is similar to steep.

Steep as "a steep place (as on a hill)"

Under this definition, steep is a noun and has the following properties:

steep as a type

'steep' can be a type of declivity, decline, downslope, fall, descent, declination, declension.

Steep as "devote (oneself) fully to"

Under this definition, steep is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

engross, immerse, engulf, soak up, plunge, absorb have the same meaning as 'steep'

steep as a type

'steep' can be a type of centre, rivet, focus, pore, center, concentrate.

Types of steep

drink in, drink are types of 'steep'.

Derivatives of steep

intentness, engrossment, preoccupancy, preoccupation, immersion, concentration, absorption are derivatives of 'steep'.

Verb groups of steep

plunge, immerse are verb groups of 'steep'.

Steep as "having a sharp inclination"

Under this definition, steep is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

gradual has the opposite meaning of steep

Derivatives of steep

steepness, abruptness, precipitousness are derivatives of 'steep'.

Similar to steep

bold, sharp, heavy, abrupt, precipitous, bluff, sheer, perpendicular, steepish, steep-sided are similar to 'steep'.

Example of steep used within this context

"the steep attic stairs", "steep cliffs"

Steep as "let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse"

Under this definition, steep is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

infuse has the same meaning as steep

steep as a type

'steep' can be a type of imbue, soak.

Types of steep

marinade, marinate, decoct, infuse, draw are types of 'steep'.

Derivatives of steep

steeper is a derivative of steep.

Verb groups of steep

infuse is a verb group of steep.

Example of steep used within this context

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