engulf vs steep

engulf is not a noun while steep is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
engulf	No	No	Yes	No
steep	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, engulf and steep are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of engulf include absorb, engross, immerse, plunge, soak up.

engulf (noun)	steep (noun)
	a steep place (as on a hill)

engulf (adjective)	steep (adjective)
	having a sharp inclination
	of a slope; set at a high angle
	greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

engulf (verb)	steep (verb)
devote (oneself) fully to	let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
flow over or cover completely	devote (oneself) fully to