steep
adjective
having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc.
steeps
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present tense formof steep (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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At Lawrence’s urging, George steeps himself in the classics, such as Plutarch and Seneca.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Amy Bloom, best known for her literary fiction, steeps her mystery in the academic world she happens to hail from.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Henderson steeps his delivery not in tragedy, but with a pure knowing and empathy.
From Salon ● Nov. 21, 2024
Gut-Behrami came down immediately after Shiffrin and took a similar cautious approach on the steeps.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
“That evil soaks into the soil. Some say it steeps and gets stronger. Maybe this isn’t the place. Maybe Gloria and I should have kept going after Virginia.”
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
