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Meaning of deep
The primary meaning of the word "deep" is extending far downwards or inwards.
Etymology of deep
The word "deep" has its origins in Old English "dēop", which is also the source of the Modern English word "deep"
It is related to the Old Norse "djūpr" and the Old High German "tiuf", both of which carry the same meaning
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe physical and metaphorical depths
Synonyms
Definitions
- Extending far downwards or inwards
- * Having a great vertical extent from top to bottom
- * Having a great horizontal extent from side to side
- * Intense or strongly felt
- * Difficult to understand or interpret
- * Having a strong and rich sound
Usage Examples
- The ocean is deep and mysterious
- * The deep sound of the cello filled the concert hall
- * The professor's explanation of the complex theory was deep and insightful
- * The hikers had to navigate through deep snow to reach the summit
Antonyms
shallow
superficial
slight
mild
weak
faint
thin
sparse
narrow
limited
restricted
confined
cramped
small
tiny
minute
insignificant
frivolous
trivial
petty