ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Oversteep

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Oversteep is a verb meaning (transitive) To steep for too long.

Meaning

(transitive) To steep for too long.

More Meanings

  1. Excessively steep.

Example Sentences

an oversteep slope
Do not oversteep the lemon slices; the peel may make this drink bitter.
Tannins give red wine a chompy, dry bitterness—think oversteeped tea—that can be off-putting when a wine is young.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include oversteepen, overbrew, overdo, oversoak, overcook, overteach.

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