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shallow
01
having a short distance from the surface to the bottom
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
shallowest
Comparative
shallower
gradable
Examples
Be careful when diving into the shallow end of the pool to avoid hitting your head.
02
extending a short distance inward or backward
Examples
The shallow drawer could only hold a few small items.
Examples
The river had a shallow incline, making it safe for children to play in.
04
lacking depth of character, seriousness, mindful thinking, or real understanding
Examples
He has a reputation for being shallow and only caring about superficial things.
4.1
having little depth of thought or understanding, often focusing on surface details
Examples
His apology felt shallow, as if he did n't really understand why she was upset.
05
(of breathing or breaths) characterized by quick, light, and less deep breaths
Examples
After running up the hill, he paused, his shallow breathing making it hard to speak.
to shallow
01
to decrease in depth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
shallow
3rd person singular
shallows
Present participle
shallowing
Past simple
shallowed
Past participle
shallowed
Examples
As the tide went out, the river began to shallow, revealing sandbars and rocks.
02
to reduce the depth of something
Examples
They decided to shallow the pool to make it safer for small children.
Lexical Tree
shallowly
shallowness
shallow
