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Synonyms

deep down

Idioms  

  1. At bottom, basically. For example, Deep down she was a rebel, or Although he would never admit it, deep down he was very fond of her. [c. 1900]

Example Sentences

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Maybe it was the underbelly of all of the bravado and power-seeking—some desire to counter all the validation with the humiliation of knowing that, deep down, he’s just a revolting little worm.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

“Beijing knows deep down that this isn’t about China at all,” said Jeremy Chan of the political-risk consulting firm Eurasia Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Do I deep down want to go there?

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

“We just got to dig deep down and everyone has got to bring effort every time, all the time,” Hayes said, “and that’s all we have to care about is defense.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

But I know what he means deep down, and it’s not funny.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

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