What is the meaning of Steep?

Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

Expensive.

Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.

resulting in a mast or windshield angle that strongly diverges from the perpendicular.

The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

To soak or wet thoroughly.

To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.

To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.

A liquid used in a steeping process

A rennet bag.

Source: wiktionary.org