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steeping

/ˈstiːpɪŋ/

/ˈstipɪŋ/

steepingnoun

steepings

Translations

настаивание

The steeping of tea leaves is an important step in making a good cup of tea.

Настаивание чайных листьев - важный шаг в приготовлении хорошей чашки чая.

Definitions

The process of soaking a solid substance in a liquid to extract flavors or soften it.

The steeping of tea leaves in hot water is essential to brew a perfect cup of tea.

Synonyms

steepinggerund / present participle

/ˈstiːpɪŋ/

Definitions

Soaking in liquid so as to extract flavor or soften.

The steeping tea leaves emitted a fragrant aroma.

Synonyms

steeping (soaking)

steepverb

steeping

Gerund

steeped

Past Simple

steeped

Past Participle

steeping

Gerund

/stiːp/

/stip/

Translations

настаивать

You need to steep the tea for five minutes.

Вам нужно настаивать чай в течение пяти минут.

Additional translations

замачивать

Definitions

To soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavor or to soften it.

She decided to steep the tea leaves in hot water for five minutes to bring out the full flavor.

To saturate or completely fill with a quality or influence.

The town was steeped in history, with every building telling a story of the past.

Synonyms

steepnoun

Definitions

A steep place, such as a slope or hill.

The hikers struggled up the steep before resting at the summit.

A liquid in which an organic substance (such as tea, herbs, or grain) has been soaked; an infusion.

The herbal steep was left overnight to draw out the plant’s healing properties.

A liquid in which a substance (such as tea leaves, herbs, or grain) is soaked.

The brewer prepared a steep of barley before starting the fermentation.

steepadjective

Definitions

Having a sharp inclination or slope.

The mountain trail was so steep that it was difficult to climb without proper gear.

Excessively high or unreasonable in price or cost.

The price of the concert tickets was steep, making it unaffordable for many fans.

Rising or falling sharply in a short period of time.

The steep increase in temperature caught everyone by surprise.