steep vs engross

steep is a noun but engross is not a noun.

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

As verbs, steep and engross are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

steep (verb)	engross (verb)
let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse	consume all of one's attention or time
devote (oneself) fully to	devote (oneself) fully to