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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]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I can't see it. - You will! You're too close! It won't work! Get out! Oh, shit! It's too steep. This was a great idea! That wasn't so bad. Let's go! Why can't we spend a normal day together? We're in the damage path! (..)
    1996 Twister