steep

Adjective
  1. Having a sharp inclination (synset 301148372)
    "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"
    also: perpendicular, vertical - at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
    similar to:
  2. Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation (synset 301538377)
    "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending"
    similar to: immoderate - beyond reasonable limits
    same as: exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, unconscionable, usurious
  3. Of a slope;
    Set at a high angle (synset 301208836)
    "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow"
    similar to: high - (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
Noun
  1. A steep place (as on a hill) (synset 109467912)
    is a type of: declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall - a downward slope or bend
Verb
  1. Devote (oneself) fully to (synset 200602438)
    "He immersed himself into his studies"
    is a type of: center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet - direct one's attention on something
    subtypes: drink, drink in - be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
    same as: absorb, engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up
    verb group: immerse, plunge - cause to be immersed
  2. Let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse (synset 200328172)
    "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol"
    is a type of: imbue, soak - fill, soak, or imbue totally
    subtypes:
    same as: infuse
    verb group: infuse - undergo the process of infusion

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