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   deep

   /diːp/

   adjective

   • 1. extending far down from the top or surface: "a deep gorge" Similar extending far downcavernousyawninggapinghugebiggreatextensiveprofoundunplumbedbottomlessimmeasurablefathomlessunfathomablerare:chasmicOpposite shallow
   • ▪ extending or situated far in from the outer edge or surface: "a deep alcove" Similar extending far back/inextending a long way backextensiveOpposite shallow
   • ▪ (after a measurement and in questions) extending a specified distance from the top, surface, or outer edge: "the well was 200 feet deep" Similar in depthdownwardsinwardsfrom top to bottomfrom the surfacein vertical extent
   • ▪ as far up or down as a specified point: "they stood waist-deep in the water"
   • ▪ in a specified number of ranks one behind another: "they were standing three-deep at the bar"
   • ▪ taking in or giving out a lot of air: "she took a deep breath"
   • ▪ (of a fielding position) relatively distant from the batter; near the boundary: "deep midwicket"
   • ▪ (in ball games) to or from a position far down or across the field: "a deep cross from Neill"
   • 2. very intense or extreme: "she was in deep trouble" Similar soundheavyprofoundintense
   • ▪ (of an emotion or feeling) intensely felt: "deep disappointment" Similar intenseheartfeltdeeply feltferventardentimpassionedwholehearteddeep-seateddeep-rootedthoroughthoroughgoingserioussincerehonestgenuineunfeignedearnestenthusiastickeengreatgraveabjectOpposite superficialinsincere
   • ▪ profound or penetrating in awareness or understanding: "a deep analysis" Similar cleverintelligentintellectualknowledgeablelearnedwisesagacioussagescholarlydiscerningpenetratingperspicaciousperceptivepercipientinsightfulkeensharpsharp-wittedquick-wittedprofoundphilosophicalcomplexweightyseriousdifficultabstruseesotericreconditeimpenetrableunfathomablemysteriousobscureOpposite straightforward
   • ▪ difficult to understand: "this is all getting too deep for me" Similar obscuremysterioushiddensecretunfathomablefathomlessopaqueabstrusereconditeesotericenigmaticarcaneDelphicpuzzlingperplexingbafflingmystifyinginexplicableinformal:as clear as mud
   • ▪ fully absorbed or involved in (a state or activity): "they were deep in their own thoughts" Similar raptabsorbedengrossedpreoccupiedimmersedsteepedlostcaptivatedspellboundrivetedgrippedenthralledintentengaged
   • ▪ (of a person) unpredictable and secretive: "that Thomas is a deep one"
   • 3. (of sound) low in pitch and full in tone; not shrill: "a deep, resonant voice" Similar low-pitchedlowbassfull-tonedrichpowerfulresonantrumblingboomingresoundingsonorousOpposite high
   • 4. (of colour) dark and intense: "a deep pink" Similar darkintensevividrichstrongbrilliantglowingvibrantboldwarmflamboyanteye-catchingOpposite lightthin

   noun

   • 1. the sea: literary "denizens of the deep" Similar the seathe oceanthe high seasinformal:the drinkthe brinyliterary:the wavesthe mainthe foamthe profound
   • ▪ a deep part of the sea: "the dark and menacing deeps"
   • 2. the part of the field distant from the batter.

   adverb

   • 1. far down or in; deeply: "he travelled deep into the forest" Similar far downfar indeep downway downto a great depthfara long waya great distancea good way
   • ▪ (in sport) distant from the forward line of one's team or from the batter: "he was playing deep"

   Word Origin Old Englishdēop (adjective), dīope, dēope (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch diep and German tief, also to dip.

   Derivatives

   • 1. deepness noun

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   DEEP definition: 1. going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being of a particular distance from…. Learn more.

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   1. : extending far from some surface or area: such as. a. : extending far downward. a deep well. a deep chasm. b (1) : extending well inward from an outer surface. a deep gash. a deep -chested animal. (2) : not located superficially within the body. deep pressure receptors in muscles. c. : extending well back from a surface accepted as front.

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   Deep definition: extending far down from the top or surface. See examples of DEEP used in a sentence.

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   Definition of deep adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEEP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something. The water is very deep and mysterious-looking. Den had dug a deep hole in the centre of the garden.

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   a. Difficult to penetrate or understand; recondite: a deep metaphysical theory. b. Of a mysterious or obscure nature: a deep secret; ancient and deep tribal rites. c. Very learned or intellectual; wise: a deep philosopher. d. Exhibiting great cunning or craft: deep political machinations. 5. a.

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   deep meaning, definition, what is deep: going far down from the top or from the ...: Learn more.

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   adjective. having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination. “a deep well” “a deep dive” “ deep water” “a deep casserole” “a deep gash” “ deep massage” “ deep pressure receptors in muscles” “ deep shelves” “a deep closet”

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDEEP definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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    Jun 9, 2024 · If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something. The water is very deep and mysterious looking. Den had dug a deep hole in the center of the garden.

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    Britannica Dictionary definition of DEEP. 1. a : having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point. We walked in the deep snow. a deep well/pool/hole. a deep valley between the mountains. [+] more examples. — often used figuratively. The tradition has deep roots in our culture. — opposite shallow.