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steep

Definition

noun: a precipitous place
verb: to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time
verb: to soak in a liquid at a temperature under the boiling point (as for softening, bleaching, or extracting an essence)
adjective: almost straight up and down
adjective: making a large angle with the plane of the horizon
used chiefly of a sea
synonyms: lofty, bright, glittering

Examples

It was a time in the nation's history that 'was steeped in' bloodshed. [=a time when there was a lot of bloodshed]
Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks 'steeping himself in' the language. [=learning a lot about the language]
an area 'steeped in' history [=an area where many important historical events occurred]

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Movie quotes

(..) MAN: That's too steep for me. Why don't you go for it? No. No, no. No. Uh, you go. MAN : Come on, girls. (..)
2015 TvShow: Bones Title: The Promise in the Palace Season: 11 Episode 7