deep

¹deep

adj \ˈdēp\

Definition of DEEP

1

: extending far from some surface or area: as a : extending far downward <a deep well> b (1) : extending well inward from an outer surface <a deep gash> <a deep-chested animal> (2) : not located superficially within the body <deep pressure receptors in muscles> c : extending well back from a surface accepted as front <a deep closet> d : extending far laterally from the center <deep borders of lace> e : occurring or located near the outer limits of the playing area <hit to deep right field> f : thrown deep <a deep pass>

2

: having a specified extension in an implied direction usually downward or backward <a shelf 20 inches deep> <cars parked three-deep>

3

a : difficult to penetrate or comprehend : recondite <deep mathematical problems> b : mysterious, obscure <a deep dark secret> c : grave in nature or effect <in deepest disgrace> d : of penetrating intellect : wise <a deep thinker> e : intensely engrossed or immersed <she was deep in her book> f : characterized by profundity of feeling or quality <a deep sleep>; also : deep-seated <deep religious beliefs>

4

a of color : high in saturation and low in lightness b : having a low musical pitch or pitch range <a deep voice>

5

a : situated well within the boundaries <a house deep in the woods> b : remote in time or space c : being below the level of consciousness <deep neuroses> d : covered, enclosed, or filled to a specified degree —usually used in combination <ankle-deep in mud>

6

: large <deep discounts>

7

: having many good players <a deep bull pen>

— deep·ly adverb

— deep·ness noun

— in deep water

: in difficulty or distress

Examples of DEEP

1. We walked in the deep snow.
2. a deep valley between the mountains
3. The water is deepest in the middle of the lake.
4. She's afraid of swimming in deep water.
5. a plant with deep roots
6. The house has lots of deep closets.
7. She has a small but deep wound on her arm.
8. This enormous canyon is over a mile deep.
9. The shelves are 10 inches deep.
10. He stepped into an ankle-deep puddle of mud.

Origin of DEEP

Middle English dep, from Old English dēop; akin to Old High German tiof deep, Old English dyppan to dip — more at dip

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to DEEP

Synonyms: abysmal, bottomless, profound

Antonyms: shallow, shoal, skin-deep, superficial, surface

Related Words: abyssal, unfathomable; boundless, endless, immeasurable, inestimable, infinite, limitless, measureless, unlimited, vast

Near Antonyms: depthless, two-dimensional; even, flat, flush, horizontal, level, plane, smooth; confined, finite, limited, measured, restricted

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