shallow
adjective
of little depth; not deep.
shallows
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present tense formof shallow (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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A span of international waters runs through the strait but perilous shallows mean the navigable channel is a winding route just 7 miles wide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
We still enjoyed days at the beach, but that usually meant walking along the coast or paddling in the shallows.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
On Thursday, the beachside felt calm as a woman was leisurely paddle boarding in the shallows while children played on the beach.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
They frequent the shallows surrounding Friday Harbor Labs, the UW research facility located on San Juan Island.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2025
He splashed into the shallows and returned with a foot.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
