deep

extending far down

Adjective

This term primarily describes a physical dimension of vertical distance from a surface downward. It emphasizes the scale of a void or a body of water, often evoking a sense of immersion or the potential for danger associated with unseen depths. When applied to non-liquid environments, such as snow or soil, it describes the accumulation of material that creates a significant barrier or a substantial cavity. The focus remains strictly on the spatial measurement from the top edge to the bottom base.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is managing the kids' swim practice while Eleanor is at home.

Karen Smith

Leo is freaking out. He won't go into the deep end.

Eleanor Smith

JUST TELL HIM TO SUCK IT UP AND SWIM.

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The conversation centers on the 'deep end' of a swimming pool (extending far down from the surface). Eleanor uses the common idiom 'suck it up', meaning to endure a difficult situation without complaining, reflecting her blunt personality and contrast with Karen's stressed parenting.

Meanings

Adjectiveextending far down

Extending far down from the top or surface.

"The divers plunged into the deep blue ocean."

Examples

The pool is too deep for the kids.

God, this snow is getting way too deep!

I can't believe how deep this hole actually is.

Look, just stop digging, it's already deep enough!

Is the water deep enough to dive into?

Wait, is that a deep cut on your arm?

Collocations & Compounds

deep water

water with a great depth

Be careful not to swim in the deep water.

deep sea

the deepest parts of the ocean

Deep sea creatures have evolved to survive extreme pressure.

deep hole

a cavity extending far underground

The worker fell into a deep hole during the excavation.

deep breath

a full inhalation of air

Take a deep breath to calm your nerves.

deep sleep

a state of heavy, unconscious slumber

He was in such a deep sleep that the alarm didn't wake him.

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