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ep
long sense 6 //threw deep to the wide receiver //hit the ball deep to right field
  • deep ​down
    in a complete but often unexpressed way //knew deep down he was right
noun

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • a vast or immeasurable extent abyss
    the extent of surrounding space or time //the azure deep
    nautical ocean //the briny deep
  • any of the deep portions of a body of water
    specifically a generally long and narrow area in the ocean where the depth exceeds 3000 fathoms (5500 meters) //the Aldrich Deep in the south Pacific
  • the middle or most intense part //in the deep of winter
  • nautical any of the fathom points on a sounding line other than the marks (see mark entry 1 sense 2b)
Other Words
Adjective
  • deep​ly adverb
  • deep​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
abysmal bottomless profound
Synonyms: Noun
depth height middle midst thick
Antonyms: Adjective
shallow shoal skin-deep superficial surface
Examples
Adjective
  • //We walked in the deep snow.
  • //a deep valley between the mountains
  • //The water is deepest in the middle of the lake.
  • //She's afraid of swimming in deep water.
  • //a plant with deep roots
  • //The house has lots of deep closets.
  • //She has a small but deep wound on her arm.
  • //This enormous canyon is over a mile deep.
  • //The shelves are 10 inches deep.
  • //He stepped into an ankle-deep puddle of mud.
Adverb
  • //The ship now lies deep below the water's surface.
  • //Our feet sank deeper into the mud.
  • //The treasure was buried deep within the ground.
  • //Their secret offices were located deep underground.
  • //We walked deep into the forest.
  • //The soldiers are operating deep within enemy territory.
  • //I stood three feet deep in the water.
  • //He stepped ankle-deep into a puddle of mud.
Noun
  • //the kind of cold weather that we usually have only in the deep of winter
  • //sailors exploring the farther reaches of the briny deep
First Known Use
Adjective
bef
ep
long sense 6 //threw deep to the wide receiver //hit the ball deep to right field
noun

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • a vast or immeasurable extent abyss
    the extent of surrounding space or time //the azure deep
    nautical ocean //the briny deep
  • any of the deep portions of a body of water
    specifically a generally long and narrow area in the ocean where the depth exceeds 3000 fathoms (5500 meters) //the Aldrich Deep in the south Pacific
  • the middle or most intense part //in the deep of winter
  • nautical any of the fathom points on a sounding line other than the marks (see mark entry 1 sense 2b)
Other Words
Adjective
  • deep​ly adverb
  • deep​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Adjective
abysmal bottomless profound
Synonyms: Noun
depth height middle midst thick
Antonyms: Adjective
shallow shoal skin-deep superficial surface
Examples
Adjective
  • //We walked in the deep snow.
  • //a deep valley between the mountains
  • //The water is deepest in the middle of the lake.
  • //She's afraid of swimming in deep water.
  • //a plant with deep roots
  • //The house has lots of deep closets.
  • //She has a small but deep wound on her arm.
  • //This enormous canyon is over a mile deep.
  • //The shelves are 10 inches deep.
  • //He stepped into an ankle-deep puddle of mud.
Adverb
  • //The ship now lies deep below the water's surface.
  • //Our feet sank deeper into the mud.
  • //The treasure was buried deep within the ground.
  • //Their secret offices were located deep underground.
  • //We walked deep into the forest.
  • //The soldiers are operating deep within enemy territory.
  • //I stood three feet deep in the water.
  • //He stepped ankle-deep into a puddle of mud.
Noun
  • //the kind of cold weather that we usually have only in the deep of winter
  • //sailors exploring the farther reaches of the briny deep
First Known Use
Adjective
bef