steep vs absorb

steep is a noun but absorb is not a noun.

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

As verbs, steep and absorb are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

steep (verb)	absorb (verb)
let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse	cause to become one with
devote (oneself) fully to	take up mentally
	consume all of one's attention or time
	devote (oneself) fully to
	take in, also metaphorically
	become imbued
	assimilate or take in
	take up, as of debts or payments
	suck or take up or in