deep

/dˈiːp/

/ˈdip/

[adjective] [adverb] [noun]

deep

[ADJECTIVE]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

antonyms : shallow

of an obscure nature

synonyms : cryptic

(of a color) showing darkness and intensity

synonyms : thick

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

antonyms : shallow

marked by depth of thinking

very distant in time or space

intense or extreme

having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range

synonyms : bass

strong; intense

synonyms : rich

relatively thick from top to bottom

(of a person) tending to refrain from sharing one's ideas with others or to hide their true feelings and intentions in a mysterious way

difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

synonyms : abstruse

recondite

large in quantity or size

with head or back bent low

extending relatively far inward

deep

[ADVERB]

at, or to a significant depth

synonyms : deeply

to an advanced time

synonyms : late

to a great distance

Deep

[NOUN]

a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor

synonyms : oceanic abyss

trench

literary term for an ocean

the central and most intense or profound part

Examples

1. After the party, the kitchen needed a deep cleaning.

2. To take a deep breath.

3. With the backing of a wealthy investor, the startup has deep pockets to fuel its expansion and product development.

4. He feels a deep need to be successful.

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