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   deep

   /dēp/

   adjective

   • 1. extending far down from the top or surface: "a deep gorge" Similar extending far downcavernousyawninggapinghugebiggreatextensiveprofoundunplumbedbottomlessimmeasurablefathomlessunfathomablerare:chasmicOpposite shallow
   • ▪ extending or situated far in or down 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 depthdownwardinwardsfrom top to bottomfrom the surfacein vertical extent
   • ▪ as far up or down as a specified point: "standing waist-deep in the river"
   • ▪ 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"
   • ▪ far back in the outfield: "his first pitch was hit into deep left field"
   • 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 color) 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: literary "the dark and menacing deeps"

   adverb

   • 1. far down or in; deeply: "traveling deep into the countryside" Similar far downfar indeep downway downto a great depthfara long waya great distancea good way
   • ▪ (in sports) distant from the start of a play or the forward line of one's team: "the defense played 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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deeperDeeper Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEEP is extending far from some surface or area. How to use deep in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Deep.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › deeperDeeper - definition of deeper by The Free Dictionary

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   adj.deep·er, deep·est. 1. a. Extending far downward below a surface: a deep hole in the river ice. b. Extending far inward from an outer surface: a deep cut. c. Extending far backward from front to rear: a deep walk-in refrigerator. d. Extending far from side to side from a center: a deep yard surrounding the house.

4. www.wikihow.life › Find-Deeper-Meaning-in-LiteratureHow to Find Deeper Meaning in Literature: 11 Steps (with...

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   Apr 30, 2023 · An object, person, character, or idea in a book has a deeper meaning. For example, in the Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan the Lion is a figure representing Jesus Christ. Using symbolism helps readers look up at the world in a new way.

5. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogThe Deeper Meaning of Awareness | Psychology Today

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   Apr 12, 2023 · The Deeper Meaning of Awareness. From mindfulness to meaningfulness. Posted April 12, 2023|Reviewed by Ekua Hagan. Key points. Meaning can be defined as resonance with one's true...

6. www.psychologytoday.com › 202207 › how-bring-deeper-meaning-your-lifeHow to Bring Deeper Meaning Into Your Life | Psychology Today

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   Jul 30, 2022 · How to Bring Deeper Meaning Into Your Life. Research clearly shows that it's tied to a desire to help others. Posted July 30, 2022 |Reviewed by Vanessa Lancaster. Key points. People searching...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEEP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   having a large distance from one edge to the other, or having a particular distance from one edge to the other, especially the front and back edges: Is the alcove deep enough for bookshelves? The wardrobe is 2 m high, 1 m wide and 60 cm deep. By midnight, there were customers standing six deep (= in six rows) at the bar.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › deeperdeeper - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   extending or cutting far down relative to the surface of a given object: The knife made a deep scar in the table. situated far down, in, or back: deep below the surface; deep in the woods. reaching or advancing far down: a deep dive. coming from far down: a deep breath.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEEPEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to become more strongly felt or experienced, or to make something this way: Over the years, her love for him deepened. The economic crisis is deepening. We must try not to deepen existing splits within the party. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

10. whenyouwrite.com › words-with-deep-meaningExploring the Power of Words with Deep Meaning - When You Write

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    Jun 10, 2023 · Words have long been used to communicate our thoughts and feelings, but there are some words that carry deeper meanings than others. These special words often contain power and emotion beyond what is typically conveyed in everyday language.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusDEEPER - 16 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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    deeper. adverb. FARTHER. Synonyms. to a greater degree or extent. farther. further. to a greater distance. past the point that. at a greater distance. beyond. at or to a more advanced point. Synonyms for deeper from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc. Browse. deep-rooted. deep-seated.