steep

Definition

• n. a steep place (as on a hill)
• v. devote (oneself) fully to
• v. let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
• adj. having a sharp inclination

Word forms

Past participle

steeped

Present participle

steeping

Past tense

steeped

Third person singular

steeps

Comparative

steeper

Superlative

steepest

Example sentences

1. n.

   The steep of the cliff made it hard for climbers to reach the top.

2. a.

   The steep hill was difficult to climb without proper shoes.

3. v.

   I like to steep tea bags in hot water for a few minutes.