This means something goes up or down quickly and strongly. It is not flat or easy to walk on. A steep place is hard to climb.
The hill is very steep to climb.
The road has a steep incline here.
This means putting something in a liquid for some time. It helps the flavor come out or makes the thing soft.
I steep the tea leaves for five minutes.
She steeped the cloth in warm water.
This means something costs a lot of money. It is often more than expected or more than people want to pay.
The tickets were very steep to buy.
The cost of the meal was steep.
This means prices or numbers go up fast and by a large amount. It is not a small or slow change.
Prices steeped after the holiday season.
The rent steeped in the last year.
This means a steep part of land or hill. It is a noun for a sloping place that rises sharply.
They climbed the steep to see the view.
The steep was covered with snow.
This means something is very difficult or hard. It is used to show that a situation needs a lot of effort or is intense.
They faced a steep challenge ahead.
The learning curve was very steep.
