Steep
Pronunciation: /ˈstiːp/
Steep (adjective)
- rising or falling sharply, like a hill or mountain.
- costing a lot of money, more than expected.
Examples
- The hill was too steep to climb easily.
- The steep stairs made it hard to carry the boxes.
Common collocations: steep hill, steep slope, steep climb, steep price, steep fee
Steep (verb)
- to put something in liquid for a time to add flavor or soften.
Examples
- Let the tea steep for five minutes.
- She steeped the herbs in hot water.