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Deep Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：extending far down from top (deep)

deep 🔊

/diːp/

adj.

Having a large distance from the top to the bottom.

Cross-section of a deep well showing vertical depth from top to bottom

extending far down from top 🔊

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/ɪkˈstendɪŋ fɑːr daʊn frəm tɒp/

adj.

Refers to a large vertical distance from the surface to the bottom of something, like a hole, ocean, or well.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'deop', related to German 'tief'; meaning 'extending far down'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a deep well going far down, or deep feelings going far into your heart.

📖 Example

The diver was amazed by how deep the ocean was at that point. 🔊 The diver was amazed by how deep the ocean was at that point.

🔗 Collocations

deep water – water that is far from the surface to the bottom

deep hole – a hole with a large vertical depth

deep well – a well extending far down into the ground

🔄 Synonyms

profound (adj.) – extending far down; very deep

bottomless (adj.) – seemingly without a bottom; extremely deep

cavernous (adj.) – like a large cave in depth; very deep and hollow

🚫 Antonyms

shallow (adj.) – having little depth; not deep

superficial (adj.) – on the surface; not deep

flat (adj.) – level; not having depth

🌱 Derivatives

depth (n.) – the quality of being deep

deepen (v.) – to make or become deep

deeply (adv.) – to a deep extent

📖 Cultural Story

Originally from Proto-Germanic *deupaz, related to 'dive' and 'dimple'. Used metaphorically since Old English for intense emotions.

Meaning 2：having a rich, intense color (deep)

deep 🔊

/diːp/

adj.

Describing a strong, rich color that is not pale.

Close-up of a ripe cherry showing deep red color on white background

having a rich, intense color 🔊

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/ˈhævɪŋ ə rɪtʃ ɪnˈtens ˈkʌlə/

adj.

Describes a color that is dark, vibrant, and not pale or light, such as deep red, deep blue.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She painted her bedroom walls a deep blue to make it feel cozy. 🔊 She painted her bedroom walls a deep blue to make it feel cozy.

🔗 Collocations

deep red – a very rich, dark red color

deep purple – a very rich, dark purple color

deep green – a very rich, dark green color

🔄 Synonyms

dark (adj.) – not light; having a deep shade of color

rich (adj.) – having strong, deep, and intense color

vivid (adj.) – bright and intense in color

🚫 Antonyms

pale (adj.) – light in color; not deep

light (adj.) – not dark; of a pale shade

faded (adj.) – having lost color; not deep

🌱 Derivatives

depth (n.) – the intensity of a color

deepen (v.) – to make a color darker or more intense

Meaning 3：felt strongly and sincerely (deep)

deep 🔊

/diːp/

adj.

Used to describe strong, sincere feelings, thoughts, or relationships that are not superficial.

Two hands clasping in a handshake symbolizing deep emotional connection

felt strongly and sincerely 🔊

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/felt ˈstrɒŋli ənd sɪnˈsɪəli/

adj.

Used to describe feelings, thoughts, or relationships that are profound, intense, and not superficial.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

After years of working together, they shared a deep friendship and mutual respect. 🔊 After years of working together, they shared a deep friendship and mutual respect.

🔗 Collocations

deep love – intense and sincere love

deep concern – strong and genuine worry or interest

deep understanding – profound comprehension of something

🔄 Synonyms

profound (adj.) – very great or intense; deeply felt

heartfelt (adj.) – sincere and deeply felt

intense (adj.) – very strong in degree; deep

🚫 Antonyms

shallow (adj.) – not deep or sincere; superficial

superficial (adj.) – on the surface; lacking depth

trivial (adj.) – not important; shallow

🌱 Derivatives

depth (n.) – the quality of being deep emotionally

deeply (adv.) – in a deep way; very much