deep Meaning & Definition
What Does Deep Mean?
As an adjective, deep means extending far from some surface or area. It can also mean extending far downward. As an adverb, it means to a great depth. As a noun, it means a vast or immeasurable extent.
Deep in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdēp/ |
| Synonyms | esoteric, profound and inscrutable |
| Antonyms | shallow, shoal and skin-deep |
| Plural | deeps |
| Comparative / superlative | deeper, deepest |
| Adverb | deeply |
Deep Definition (Adjective)
- extending far from some surface or area: such as
- extending far downward
a deep well / a deep chasm
- extending well inward from an outer surface
a deep gash / a deep-chested animal
- not located superficially within the body
deep pressure receptors in muscles
- extending well back from a surface accepted as front
a deep closet
- extending far laterally from the center
deep borders of lace
- occurring or located near the outer limits of the playing area
hit to deep right field
- thrown or hit for a considerable distance : thrown or hit deep see deep:2
a deep pass / a deep fly ball
- having a specified extension in an implied direction usually downward or backward
a shelf 20 inches deep / cars parked three-deep
- difficult to penetrate or comprehend : recondite
deep mathematical problems / deep discussions on the meaning of life
- mysterious, obscure
a deep dark secret
- grave or lamentable in nature or effect
in deep trouble / a deep recession
- of penetrating intellect : wise
a deep thinker
- intensely engrossed or immersed
She was deep in her book.
- characterized by profundity of feeling
a deep sense of loss / The book made a deep impression on me.
- deep-seated
deep religious beliefs
- full, complete, or thorough in quality or nature
a deep understanding / a deep sleep / a deep breath
- high in saturation and low in lightness
a deep red
- having a low musical pitch see pitch:4 or pitch range
a deep voice
- situated well within the boundaries
a house deep in the woods
- remote in time or space
found deep in rural England
- being below the level of consciousness
deep neuroses
- covered, enclosed, or filled to a specified degree
- large
deep discounts
- having many good players
a deep bullpen
- having or using many repetitions of algorithmic processing
deep learning / a deep neural network
Deep as an Adverb
- to a great depth : deeply
still waters run deep / tunneled deep into the earth / sank deeper into the mud
- far on : late
danced deep into the night
- near the outer limits of the playing area
the shortstop was playing deep
- long
threw deep to the wide receiver / hit the ball deep to right field
Deep as a Noun
- a vast or immeasurable extent : abyss
- the extent of surrounding space or time
the azure deep
- ocean
the briny deep
- any of the deep portions of a body of water
- a generally long and narrow area in the ocean where the depth exceeds 3000 fathoms (5500 meters)
the Aldrich Deep in the south Pacific
- the middle or most intense part
in the deep of winter
- any of the fathom points on a sounding line other than the marks see mark:1
Synonyms of Deep
Antonyms of Deep
Deep in a Sentence
The lake is extremely deep.
We hiked into a deep valley between tall mountains.
There was a deep layer of dust on the floor; the room had not been disturbed for many years.
In the mid-1970s, the economy went into a deep recession.
We are in deep trouble.
Diving down to deep wrecks can be dangerous.
I can't get the bullet out – it's too deep.
The shelves are 30 centimetres deep. — They are deep shelves.
That cyclist's deep chest allows him to draw more air.
The water was waist-deep.
There is an arm-deep hole in the wall.
a crowd four deep along the funeral procession, with people two deep on the sidewalks
The fleet of ships was fifty sail deep.
to take a deep breath / sigh / drink
He is fielding at deep mid wicket.
She hit a ball into deep center field.
a deep volley
a deep run into the opposition half
Our defensive live is too deep. We need to move further up the field.
She returns serve from a very deep position.
the brachialis is deep to the biceps
That is a deep thought!
Your analysis does not cut deep enough yet.
They're in deep discussion.
a deep subject or plot
She has a very deep contralto voice.
That's a very deep shade of blue.
The spices impart a deep flavour to the dish.
He was in a deep sleep.
deep time
in the deep past
The ogre lived in a cave deep underground.
We ventured deep into the forest.
His problems lie deep in the subconscious.
I am deep in debt.
I thought long and deep.
deep-laid
breathe deep, drink deep
He's normally a midfield player, but today he's playing deep.
creatures of the deep
the deep of night
Russell is a safe pair of hands in the deep.
― Ugh, why are these road markings so awfully arranged?― Quit deeping it bro, just drive, innit.
deep in debt
a deep well
a deep chasm
a deep gash
a deep-chested animal
deep pressure receptors in muscles
a deep closet
deep borders of lace
hit to deep right field
a deep pass
a deep fly ball
a shelf 20 inches deep
cars parked three-deep
deep mathematical problems
deep discussions on the meaning of life
a deep dark secret
in deep trouble
a deep recession
a deep thinker
She was deep in her book.
a deep sense of loss
The book made a deep impression on me.
deep religious beliefs
a deep understanding
a deep sleep
a deep breath
a deep red
a deep voice
a house deep in the woods
found deep in rural England
deep neuroses
deep discounts
a deep bullpen
deep learning
a deep neural network
still waters run deep
tunneled deep into the earth
sank deeper into the mud
danced deep into the night
the shortstop was playing deep
threw deep to the wide receiver
hit the ball deep to right field
the azure deep
the briny deep
the Aldrich Deep in the south Pacific
in the deep of winter
lowered their bucket down a deep well
the ax made a deep cut into the wood
the tour guide had an impressively deep voice
a deep, dark secret that he took to his grave
her poetry is now regarded as sentimental and not very deep
one of those deep passages in the Bible that can be interpreted in any number of different ways
fell into a deep sleep after taking the potion
a deep devotion to obtaining justice for all, even society's most disadvantaged
an economist with a deep understanding of the forces that propel the global economy
I was so deep in the mystery novel that I didn't hear the doorbell
an episode in her deep past that she had never spoken about, even to her husband
the kind of cold weather that we usually have only in the deep of winter
sailors exploring the farther reaches of the briny deep
the belief that somewhere in the deep of outer space humankind will meet its ultimate destiny
a deep well / a deep chasm
a deep gash / a deep-chested animal
a deep pass / a deep fly ball
a shelf 20 inches deep / cars parked three-deep
deep mathematical problems / deep discussions on the meaning of life
in deep trouble / a deep recession
a deep sense of loss / The book made a deep impression on me.
a deep understanding / a deep sleep / a deep breath
deep learning / a deep neural network
still waters run deep / tunneled deep into the earth / sank deeper into the mud
threw deep to the wide receiver / hit the ball deep to right field
Word Forms & Grammar
deep·ly adverb
deep·ness noun
deep
deeper
deepest
deeply
deepness
deepnesses
deeps
deep (comparative deeper or more deep, superlative deepest or most deep)
deep (countable and uncountable, plural deeps)
deep (third-person singular simple present deeps, present participle deeping, simple past and past participle deeped)
Words That Rhyme With Deep
Origin of Deep
Origin 1: Middle English dep, from Old English dēop; akin to Old High German tiof deep, Old English dyppan to dip dip
Origin 2: see deep:1
Origin 3: From Middle English dep, deep, depe, from Old English dēop (“deep, profound; awful, mysterious; heinous; serious, solemn, earnest; extreme, great”), from Proto-West Germanic *deup, from Proto-Germanic *deupaz (“deep”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewbʰ- (“deep”).
First Known Use
before 12th century
Questions People Ask About Deep
Is deep an adjective or an adverb?
Deep is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb and a noun.
What is another word for deep?
Words with a similar meaning to deep include esoteric, profound and inscrutable. See the full list of deep synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of deep?
Antonyms of deep include shallow, shoal, skin-deep and superficial.
What is the plural of deep?
The plural of deep is deeps.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of deep?
The comparative form is deeper and the superlative form is deepest.