(of a slope, flight of stairs, or angle) rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular

she pushed the bike up the steep hill

(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive

a steep membership fee

a steep mountain slope

hair-raising steeps

soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it

the chillies are steeped in olive oil

the noodles should be left to steep for 3–4 minutes

surround or fill with a quality or influence

a city steeped in history