Synonyms: steep
Definition: a steep place (as on a hill)
Similar words: declension, declination, decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall
Definition: a downward slope or bend
Definition: let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
Usage: steep the blossoms in oil; steep the fruit in alcohol
Definition: fill, soak, or imbue totally
Usage: soak the bandage with disinfectant
Synonyms: engross, engulf, absorb, immerse, plunge, steep, soak up
Definition: devote (oneself) fully to
Usage: He immersed himself into his studies
Similar words: focus, concentrate, center, centre, rivet, pore
Definition: direct one's attention on something
Usage: Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies
Synonyms: steep
Definition: having a sharp inclination
Usage: the steep attic stairs; steep cliffs
Similar words: sharp, precipitous, abrupt
Definition: extremely steep
Usage: an abrupt canyon; the precipitous rapids of the upper river; the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings; a sharp drop
Similar words: sheer, bluff, bold
Definition: very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
Usage: a bluff headland; where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise; a sheer descent of rock
Similar words: heavy
Definition: sharply inclined
Usage: a heavy grade
Similar words: perpendicular
Definition: extremely steep
Usage: the great perpendicular face of the cliff
Similar words: steepish
Definition: somewhat steep
Similar words: steep-sided
Definition: having very steep sides
Synonyms: steep
Definition: of a slope; set at a high angle
Usage: note the steep incline; a steep roof sheds snow
Similar words: high
Definition: (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
Usage: a high mountain; high ceilings; high buildings; a high forehead; a high incline; a foot high
Synonyms: usurious, exorbitant, extortionate, unconscionable, steep, outrageous
Definition: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Usage: exorbitant rent; extortionate prices; spends an outrageous amount on entertainment; usurious interest rate; unconscionable spending
Similar words: immoderate
Definition: beyond reasonable limits
Usage: immoderate laughter; immoderate spending