deep
deep
dip
dip
British pronunciation
/diːp/

Definition & Meaning of "deep"in English

01

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

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The ocean is incredibly deep, with some parts reaching depths of over 36,000 feet.
02

mysterious and not easily revealed or discovered, often deliberately hidden

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He harbored a deep, dark secret that he never shared with anyone.
03

(of a color) showing darkness and intensity

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She chose a deep blue dress that complemented her complexion perfectly.
04

extending a considerable distance inward from the outer surface or front edge

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The library had a deep alcove filled with rare and ancient books.
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located far inside the interior or central part of a region, often in a distant or secluded area

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The cottage was hidden deep in the forest, miles away from the nearest town.
06

existing or extending far back in time

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The artifacts they discovered are from a deep historical period, thousands of years old.
07

exhibiting profound and thoughtful intellect, insight, or wisdom

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His deep reflections on the meaning of life often left his listeners in awe.
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complex and challenging to fully comprehend

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The philosopher 's lecture was filled with deep concepts that left the audience pondering.
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extremely serious or intense in degree or extent

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She was in deep trouble after missing several important deadlines at work.
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The library boasts a deep collection of rare books and manuscripts.
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(of emotions and feelings) extremely intense and strongly felt in way that affect one's inner being

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She felt a deep sadness when she heard about the loss of her childhood friend.
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(of beliefs) firmly established and strongly held, often difficult to change

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She holds deep convictions about the importance of environmental conservation.
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(of a voice or sound) characterized by a low pitch or tone

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His deep voice resonated through the auditorium, captivating the audience.
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(of a person) difficult to fully understand or get close to, often refraining from sharing their true feelings or ideas with others

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She 's always been a deep person, never revealing her true emotions.
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difficult to wake due to being in an intense state of sleep or unconsciousness

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After the long hike, he fell into a deep sleep and did n't wake up until morning.
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involving a large intake or release of air, typically expressing emotion or relief

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She took a deep breath to calm her nerves before the speech.
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fully absorbed or intensely involved in an activity or state

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She was deep in thought, lost in her own world.
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(of a fielding position in cricket) situated far from the batter, typically near the boundary line, to intercept long shots

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The captain strategically placed a fielder at deep midwicket to cover the big hits.
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directed to or coming from a position far down or across the field in ball games, often near the boundary or goal area

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The winger sent a deep cross from the right flank, aiming for the striker.
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possessing a large number of skilled or talented individuals

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The team has a deep bullpen, allowing them to rotate pitchers effectively.
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(of cuts, wounds, etc.) extending far beneath the surface of the skin, often reaching multiple layers of tissue

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The surgeon carefully treated the deep wound to prevent infection.
deep
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at or to a significant depth

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The well was dug deep to reach the water table.
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in a manner that extends far into a later period or stage

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The meeting went deep into the night, long past everyone's bedtime.
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far from the starting point or origin

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The hikers ventured deep into the jungle, far from the trailhead.
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in a manner that covers a significant distance from the starting point

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The quarterback threw the ball deep into the end zone.
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near the outer edges of the designated playing area in a sports field

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The shortstop was playing deep to cover any long hits.
-deep
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used to indicate that someone or something is positioned in multiple rows, one behind the other, to the specified depth

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The fans were standing five-deep along the parade route to catch a glimpse of the floats.
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used to indicate that something extends to a specified depth, often covering part of the body

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They stood knee-deep in the mud after the heavy rain.
The deep
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a vast and profound body of salt water

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Sailors feared the mysteries of the deep, where unknown creatures lurked.
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the part of the sea that is far below the surface, characterized by great depth, extreme pressure, low temperatures, and complete darkness

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The shipwreck lay hidden in the dark and menacing deeps.
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the core or most intense part of something, where the most significant aspects are found

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In the deep of the night, all was quiet and still.
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