deep
extending far down from the top or surface: a deep well;a deep valley.
extending far in or back from the front or from an edge, surface, opening, etc., considered as the front: a deep shelf.
extending far in width; broad: deep lace;a deep border.
ranging far from the earth and sun: a deep space probe.
having a specified dimension in depth: a tank 8 feet deep.
covered or immersed to a specified depth (often used in combination): standing knee-deep in water.
having a specified width or number of items from front to back (often used in combination): shelves that are 10 inches deep;cars lined up at the entrance gates three-deep.
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.
made with the body bent or lowered to a considerable degree: a deep bow.
immersed or submerged in or heavily covered with (followed by in): a road deep in mud.
difficult to penetrate or understand; abstruse: a deep allegory.
not superficial; profound: deep thoughts.
grave or serious: deep disgrace.
absorbing; engrossing: deep study.
sound and heavy: deep sleep.
(of colors) dark and vivid: a deep red.
low in pitch, as sound, a voice, or the like: deep, sonorous tones.
having penetrating intellectual powers: a deep scholar.
profoundly cunning or artful: a deep and crafty scheme.
mysterious; obscure: deep, dark secrets.
immersed or involved; enveloped: a man deep in debt.
Baseball. relatively far from home plate: He hit the ball into deep center field.
Linguistics. belonging to an early stage in the transformational derivation of a sentence; belonging to the deep structure.
the deep part of a body of water, especially an area of the ocean floor having a depth greater than 18,000 feet (5,400 meters).
a vast extent, as of space or time.
the part of greatest intensity, as of winter.
Nautical. any of the unmarked levels, one fathom apart, on a deep-sea lead line.: Compare mark1 (def. 20).
the deep, Chiefly Literary. the sea or ocean: He was laid to rest in the deep.
to or at a considerable or specified depth: The boat rode deep in the water.
far on in time: He claimed he could see deep into the future.
Baseball. at or to a deep place or position: The outfielders played deep, knowing the batter's reputation as a slugger.
Idioms about deep
go off the deep end,
to enter upon a course of action with heedless or irresponsible indifference to consequences.
to become emotionally overwrought.
in deep,
inextricably involved.
having made or committed oneself to make a large financial investment.
in deep water,
in difficult or serious circumstances; in trouble.
in a situation beyond the range of one's capability or skill: You're a good student, but you'll be in deep water in medical school.
Origin of deep
1Other words for deep
Opposites for deep
Other words from deep
- deep·ness, noun
- non·deep, adjective
- o·ver·deep, adjective
- un·deep, adjective
- un·deep·ly, adverb
Words Nearby deep
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How to use deep in a sentence
Ogalo, who hosts the podcast “In Your Twentys,” wasn’t used to having deep conversations on Tinder.
It goes a long way, and I wanted to say thank you from the deepest of my heart.
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Carolyn Hax: No time for small talk? That’s building a big wall. | Carolyn Hax | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostBoth players had plenty of good looks, hitting three shots from deep apiece.
Maryland misses a chance to boost its NCAA tournament hopes with a loss to No. 4 Ohio State | Emily Giambalvo | February 9, 2021 | Washington Post
deep, situational, and emotional jokes based on what is relevant and has a POINT!
The lascivious sex predator is out; the deep-pocketed caped crusader is most definitely in.
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‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThere was deep brown flesh, and bronze flesh, and pallid white flesh, and flesh turned red from the hot sun.
Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’ | Asawin Suebsaeng | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAs he drove me back to the logging road, Frank told me about the area in his deep voice.
The 7-Year-Old Plane Crash Survivor’s Brutal Journey Through the Woods | James Higdon | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHe remembered something—the cherished pose of being a man plunged fathoms-deep in business.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniAt present, Louis was too self-absorbed by the struggles within him, to look deep into what was passing around him.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterIt succeeds best in a deep rich loam in a climate ranging from forty to fifty degrees of latitude.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.And then what could be more deep and poetic than Liszt's transcriptions of Schubert's and Wagner's songs?
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayThe next moment a pistol was fired at their head, and a deep groan shewed it had taken too true an aim.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane Porter
British Dictionary definitions for deep
/ (diːp) /
extending or situated relatively far down from a surface: a deep pool
extending or situated relatively far inwards, backwards, or sideways: a deep border of trees
cricket relatively far from the pitch: the deep field; deep third man
(postpositive) of a specified dimension downwards, inwards, or backwards: six feet deep
(in combination): a six-foot-deep trench
coming from or penetrating to a great depth: a deep breath
difficult to understand or penetrate; abstruse
learned or intellectually demanding: a deep discussion
of great intensity; extreme: deep happiness; deep trouble
(postpositive foll by in) absorbed or enveloped (by); engrossed or immersed (in): deep in study; deep in debt
very cunning or crafty; devious: a deep plot
mysterious or obscure: a deep secret
(of a colour) having an intense or dark hue
low in pitch or tone: a deep voice
go off the deep end informal
to lose one's temper; react angrily
mainly US to act rashly
in deep water in a tricky position or in trouble
throw someone in at the deep end See end 1 (def. 28)
any deep place on land or under water, esp below 6000 metres (3000 fathoms)
the deep
a poetic term for the ocean
cricket the area of the field relatively far from the pitch
the most profound, intense, or central part: the deep of winter
a vast extent, as of space or time
nautical one of the intervals on a sounding lead, one fathom apart
far on in time; late: they worked deep into the night
profoundly or intensely
deep down informal in reality, esp as opposed to appearance: she is a very kind person deep down
deep in the past long ago
Origin of deep
1Derived forms of deep
- deeply, adverb
- deepness, noun
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with deep
In addition to the idioms beginning with deep
- deep down
- deep end
- deep pocket
- deep six
- deep water
also see:
- beauty is only skin deep
- between a rock and a hard place (devil and deep blue sea)
- go off the deep end
- in deep
- still waters run deep
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