Looking for the meaning of the word STEEPS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STEEPS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Steep
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: of Germanic origin; related to stoup
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
stiːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it
Short Definition:soak food or tea in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it
Examples:- the chillies are steeped in olive oil
- the noodles should be left to steep for 3–4 minutes
Definition:
surround or fill with a quality or influence
Short Definition:surround or fill with quality or influence
Examples:- a city steeped in history
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