steep

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Steep' is a term used to describe something that is high or intense in degree, like a staircase that's hard to climb or prices that are suddenly too expensive.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the tea industry, 'steep' refers to the process of soaking tea leaves to extract flavor. A tea expert might suggest, 'To capture the full essence of the tea, steep the leaves for approximately three to five minutes, avoiding over-steeping which can lead to bitterness.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Our web hosting bill was higher than usual this month. It seems like there's been an unusual increase in data usage.

Response:

The steep growth in data usage can be attributed to our new online working policy. Maybe we should review its effect on our overall budget.

Creative

Scenario:

The audience seems to prefer designs with dramatic elements. We might need to incorporate more angles and lines into our designs.

Response:

Creating more designs with steep and dramatic angles can be an interesting challenge. I am looking forward to incorporating it into my next project.