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Definition of steeping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
cookingsoaking something in liquid to extract flavor or clean
- The steeping of the tea leaves took five minutes.
Adjective
cookingsoaking in liquid to extract flavor
- The steeping tea leaves released a rich aroma.
Origin of steeping
Old English, steap (deep)
Terms with steeping included in their meaning
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beverage
drink made by steeping dried leaves in hot water
drink
coffee made by steeping grounds in cold water
beverage
coffee made by steeping in cold water
steeping process
steeping of a substance in water to extract flavors or healing elements
drink
tea made by steeping tea leaves in sunlight
cosmetic use
scented water made by steeping rose petals
cooking
soaking or steeping in liquid
cooking
perforated metal sphere for steeping tea leaves
kitchen gear
coffee brewer with plunger, steeping grounds before pressing through filter
machinery
machine used in dyeing or steeping cloth
fermented drink
drink made by steeping boiling and fermenting
beverage
herbal drink made by steeping dried local leaves
tea making
device for steeping tea leaves or herbs in hot water
softening effect
causing softening by soaking or steeping
herbal drink
herbal infusion made by steeping herbs in hot water
Examples of steeping in a sentence
A short steeping of the shirt in vinegar loosened the stubborn stain. The steeping herbs filled the kitchen with fragrance. Steeping spices in the broth enhanced the soup's flavor.
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- French:infusion, infusant, ...
- German:Ziehenlassen, ziehend, ...
- Italian:infusione, in infusione, ...
- Spanish:infusión, en infusión, ...
- Portuguese:infusão, em infusão, ...
- Chinese:浸泡, 浸泡的, ...
- Japanese:浸出, 浸す, ...
- Arabic:نَقْع, مُنْقُوع, ...
- Hebrew:הַשְׁרָיָה, שָׁרוּי, ...
- Russian:настаивание, заваривающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:настоювання, замочувальний, ...
- Hindi:भिगोना, सोखना, ...
Definition of steep - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
geographyhaving a slope approaching the perpendicular
- The mountain trail was steep and challenging.
2.
expensiveUS unduly high or unreasonable in costUS
- The concert tickets were a bit steep.
3.
challengeexcessively demanding or ambitious
- The project deadline was steep for the team.
4.
intensityRare extreme or far-fetched in natureRare
- His explanation seemed a bit steep to believe.
Verb
1.
cookingtr. soak something in liquid to extract flavortr.
- Steep the tea leaves in hot water.
2.
deeply filledintr. become completely filled with a quality or feelingintr.
- She steeped herself in the culture of the city.
Noun
1.
growthRare US sharp increase or riseRare US
- The steep in prices was unexpected..
2.
geographyRare the side of a mountain with a sharp inclineRare
- The climbers faced a challenging steep.
Images of steep
the side of a mountain with a sharp incline
Expressions with steep
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high cost or expense
The new phone comes with a steep price.
considered expensive or costly in price
The ticket price is $100? That's pretty steep!
cause to be deeply influenced by biased beliefs
The community was steeped in prejudice against outsiders.
process that requires quick learning to succeed
Starting a new job often involves a steep learning curve.
immerse deeply in a subject or activity
She steeped herself in the study of ancient history.
having a very sharp slope or incline
The mountain path is quite steep.
challenging upward path or slope that rises at a sharp angle
The final mile of the trail is a steep climb.
having very steep sides or edges
The steep-sided hill was difficult to climb.
having sides that rise sharply at a high angle
The steep-walled canyon was difficult to climb.
having a steep slope into the water
The ship approached the steep-to shore cautiously.
Origin of steep
Old English, stēap (high, lofty)
Examples of steep in a sentence
The road became steep as we approached the village. The price for that handbag is steep. Hotel rates during the festival are steep. The steep learning curve was daunting. Her expectations were steep for the new recruits. The price of the concert tickets was steep.
Her demands were too steep for the negotiation. You should steep the herbs overnight for best results. Steep the spices in vinegar for an hour. The ceremony steeped the crowd in solemnity. Weeks of rehearsal steeped the troupe in discipline. There was a steep in the number of cases. The steep in demand surprised everyone. They rested halfway up the steep. The steep was covered in snow.
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- French:raide, infuser, ...
- German:steil, ziehen lassen, ...
- Italian:ripido, immergere, ...
- Spanish:empinado, remojar, ...
- Portuguese:íngreme, infusionar, ...
- Chinese:陡峭的, 浸泡, ...
- Japanese:急な, 浸す, ...
- Arabic:حَادّ, نَقَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:תָלוּל, לְהַשְׁרוֹת, ...
- Russian:крутой, заварить, ...
- Ukrainian:крутий, замочувати, ...
- Hindi:खड़ा, भिगोना, ...
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