steep vs immerse

steep is a noun but immerse is not a noun.

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

As verbs, steep and immerse are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

steep (verb)	immerse (verb)
let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse	devote (oneself) fully to
devote (oneself) fully to	cause to be immersed
	thrust or throw into
	enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing