deeply
//ˈdi(ː)pli//
Forms
- Comparative
- more deeply
- Superlative
- most deeply
Definitions
1.To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
- I am deeply concerned about this matter.
- I deeply regret my behaviour.
2.So as to extend far down or far into something.
- The surface of the planet was deeply cratered.
3.At depth.
- In this part of the river salmon swim deeply.
4.In a profound, not superficial, manner.
- I thought deeply about the problem.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2309
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Word family
Etymology
From Middle English deply, depely
From Old English dēoplīċe (“deeply”, adverb)
From dēoplīc (“deep”), equivalent to deep + -ly.