deeply — to a great depth; profoundly or intensely
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to a great depth; profoundly or intensely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːpli/
Example Sentences
- He was deeply embarrassed when he realized he'd been wearing his shirt inside out all day.
- She was deeply impressed by his ability to eat 20 hot dogs in one sitting.
- The students were deeply focused during the final exam.
deeply
ADVERB[/ˈdiːpli/]
to a great depth; profoundly or intensely
She bowed deeply to her grandmother before leaving for the long journey.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'deop' meaning deep, combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'deop' is Germanic in origin, related to Dutch 'diep' and German 'tief'.
Breakdown
deep (adjective: extending far down) + -ly (adverbial suffix: in a specified manner) = deeply (adverb: to a great depth or profoundly)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He was deeply embarrassed when he realized he'd been wearing his shirt inside out all day.”
“She was deeply impressed by his ability to eat 20 hot dogs in one sitting.”
“The students were deeply focused during the final exam.”
“I deeply regret not studying abroad when I had the chance.”
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