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    shallow
    /ˈʃaləʊ/

    adjective

    • 1. of little depth: "serve the noodles in a shallow bowl"
    • 2. not exhibiting, requiring, or capable of serious thought: "a shallow analysis of contemporary society"

    noun

    • 1. an area of the sea, a lake, or a river where the water is not very deep.

    verb

    • 1. (of the sea, a lake, or a river) become less deep over time or in a particular place: "the boat ground to a halt where the water shallowed"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHALLOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of shallow as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Shallow can describe something that is not deep, not serious, or not steep.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shallowShallow Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of shallow as an adjective, verb, and noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Shallow can mean having little depth, extension, or air, or lacking in depth of knowledge, thought, or feeling.

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  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shallowShallow - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    lacking depth of intellect or knowledge; concerned only with what is obvious. “ shallow people” “his arguments seemed shallow and tedious” synonyms: superficial. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually. adjective. not deep or strong; not affecting one deeply.

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

    May 26, 2024 · Learn the meaning of shallow as an adjective, noun, and verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Shallow can describe a lack of depth, seriousness, or air intake, or a part of a body of water.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › shallowShallow - definition of shallow by The Free Dictionary

    Shallow means having little depth or lacking intellectual depth. It can also refer to a part of a body of water or a verb meaning to make or become shallow. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › shallowSHALLOW Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Shallow means of little depth, lacking depth, or taking in a small amount of air. It can also refer to a shallow part of a body of water or a baseball position. See synonyms, word history, and example sentences.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSHALLOW | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Shallow means not deep or not serious. Learn how to use this adjective with different nouns and phrases, such as shallow water, shallow dish, or shallow end of the pool.