deep down — in your most private thoughts or feelings; secretly or really
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in your most private thoughts or feelings; secretly or really
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːp daʊn/
Example Sentences
- Deep down, he knew his cooking was terrible, but he kept entering cooking competitions.
- She acts confident, but deep down she's nervous about the presentation.
- Deep down, every cat owner knows their pet is plotting world domination.
deep down
ADVERB[/diːp daʊn/]
in your most private thoughts or feelings; secretly or really
💡 Concept
Deep down, he still misses his childhood dog after twenty years.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/diːp daʊn/
🇬🇧 UK/diːp daʊn/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
keep downsleep townsteep brown
keep down
sleep town
steep brown
🔗Collocations
deep down inside
know deep down
feel deep down
deep down believe
deep down understand
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Deep down, he knew his cooking was terrible, but he kept entering cooking competitions.”
“She acts confident, but deep down she's nervous about the presentation.”
😄 Fun example
“Deep down, every cat owner knows their pet is plotting world domination.”
“Deep down, I always believed things would work out in the end.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
in one's heartsecretlytrulyreallyactually
Antonyms
openlyobviouslysuperficially
Related
innermostsubconsciouslygenuinelybeneath the surface
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