deep

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Comparative

deeper

Superlative

deepest

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

Comparative

deeper

Superlative

deepest

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.

   • He is fielding at deep mid wicket.
   • There is an arm-deep hole in the wall.
   • She hit a ball into deep center field.

2. 2.Complex, involved.

   • Your analysis does not cut deep enough yet.
   • And it's me you need to show / How deep is your love?
   • That is a deep thought!

3. 3.Low in pitch.

   • She has a very deep contralto voice.

4. 4.Highly saturated; rich.

   • That's a very deep shade of blue.
   • The spices impart a deep flavour to the dish.

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.Far, especially far down through something or into something, physically or figuratively.

   • We ventured deep into the forest.
   • The ogre lived in a cave deep underground.
   • His problems lie deep in the subconscious.

2. 2.In a profound, not superficial, manner.

   • I thought long and deep.

3. 3.In large volume.

4. 4.Back towards one's own goal, baseline, or similar.

   • He's normally a midfield player, but today he's playing deep.

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Antonyms

• shallow

Word family

• deeply