depth — the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /depθ/
Korean meaning: 깊이, 심도
Korean pronunciation: 뎁스 (강세: 뎁스)
Example Sentences
- Don't judge a book by its cover - this romance novel actually has surprising depth!
- The ocean's depth still holds many mysteries that scientists are trying to solve.
- My mom's cooking has such depth of flavor that even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy.
depth
NOUN//depθ//
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something
Workers measure the depth of the excavated construction pit
Measuring depth and breadth, pondering death
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'dēop(깊은)'에서 파생된 단어로, 게르만어족의 뿌리를 가지고 있습니다. 'deep'과 같은 어근에서 나와 물리적, 추상적 깊이를 모두 표현하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't judge a book by its cover - this romance novel actually has surprising depth!”
“The ocean's depth still holds many mysteries that scientists are trying to solve.”
“My mom's cooking has such depth of flavor that even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy.”
“The depth of the problem became clear only after we studied it carefully.”
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