Definition of "Steep" :

noun: a steep place (as on a hill)

verb: let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

"Steep the blossoms in oil."

verb: devote (oneself) fully to

adjective: having a sharp inclination

"The steep attic stairs."

adjective: of a slope; set at a high angle

"Note the steep incline."

adjective: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation