decoct vs steep
steep vs decoctdecoct is not a noun while steep is a noun.
decoct is not an adjective while steep is an adjective.
decoct and steep both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoct | No | No | Yes | No |
| steep | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
As verbs,
steep is a hypernym of
decoct; that is, steep is a
word with a broader meaning than decoct:
- decoct: steep in hot water
- steep: let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
Other hypernyms of decoct include
infuse.
| decoct (noun) | steep (noun) |
|---|---|
| a steep place (as on a hill) |
| decoct (adjective) | steep (adjective) |
|---|---|
| having a sharp inclination | |
| of a slope; set at a high angle | |
| greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation |
| decoct (verb) | steep (verb) |
|---|---|
| extract the essence of something by boiling it | let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse |
| steep in hot water | devote (oneself) fully to |
| be cooked until very little liquid is left |
Words related to "decoct"
Words related to "steep"
- abrupt
- absorb
- bluff
- bold
- center
- centre
- concentrate
- declension
- declination
- decline
- declivity
- decoct
- descent
- downslope
- draw
- drink
- drink in
- engross
- engulf
- exorbitant
- extortionate
- fall
- focus
- gradual
- heavy
- high
- imbue
- immerse
- immoderate
- infuse
- marinade
- marinate
- outrageous
- perpendicular
- plunge
- pore
- precipitous
- rivet
- sharp
- sheer
- soak
- soak up
- steep-sided
- steeper
- steepish
- steepness
- unconscionable
- usurious
- vertical
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