steep
English Thesaurus
1. a steep place (as on a hill) (noun.object)
2. let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse (verb.change)
hypernym | : | imbue, soak, |
definition | : | fill, soak, or imbue totally (verb.change) |
hyponym | : | decoct, |
definition | : | steep in hot water (verb.change) |
hyponym | : | infuse, |
definition | : | undergo the process of infusion (verb.change) |
hyponym | : | draw, |
definition | : | steep; pass through a strainer (verb.change) |
verb group | : | infuse, |
definition | : | undergo the process of infusion (verb.change) |
3. devote (oneself) fully to (verb.cognition)
hyponym | : | drink, drink in, |
definition | : | be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to (verb.cognition) |
verb group | : | immerse, plunge, |
definition | : | cause to be immersed (verb.cognition) |
4. having a sharp inclination (adj.all)
similar | : | bluff, bold, sheer, |
definition | : | very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front (adj.all) |
similar | : | heavy, |
definition | : | sharply inclined (adj.all) |
similar | : | steepish, |
definition | : | somewhat steep (adj.all) |
similar | : | steep-sided, |
definition | : | having very steep sides (adj.all) |
also | : | perpendicular, vertical, |
definition | : | at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line (adj.all) |
5. of a slope; set at a high angle (adj.all)
similar | : | high, |
definition | : | (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') (adj.all) |
6. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation (adj.all)
similar | : | immoderate, |
definition | : | beyond reasonable limits (adj.all) |
7. let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse (verb.change)
derivation | : | steeper, |
definition | : | a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping (noun.artifact) |
8. devote (oneself) fully to (verb.cognition)
derivation | : | engrossment, intentness, |
definition | : | the quality of being intent and concentrated (noun.attribute) |
9. having a sharp inclination (adj.all)
antonym | : | gradual, |
definition | : | (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt (adj.all) |
10. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation (adj.all)
derivation | : | usury, vigorish, |
definition | : | an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest (noun.possession) |
11. let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse (verb.change)
derivation | : | steeper, |
definition | : | a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping (noun.artifact) |
12. devote (oneself) fully to (verb.cognition)
derivation | : | engrossment, intentness, |
definition | : | the quality of being intent and concentrated (noun.attribute) |
13. having a sharp inclination (adj.all)
antonym | : | gradual, |
definition | : | (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt (adj.all) |
14. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation (adj.all)
derivation | : | usury, vigorish, |
definition | : | an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest (noun.possession) |
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