<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc.</li><li>(of a price or amount) unduly high; exorbitant: Those prices are too steep for me.</li><li>extreme or incredible, as a statement or story.</li><li>high or lofty.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a steep place; declivity, as of a hill.</li></ul>