deep — extending far down from the top or surface
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extending far down from the top or surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːp/
Example Sentences
- My mom's soup pot is so deep that I could probably take a bath in it!
- His voice is so deep that even his whisper sounds like thunder.
- The scientist made deep research into climate change.
deep
ADJECTIVE[/diːp/]
extending far down from the top or surface
The diver swims deep beneath the ocean surface.
Count sheep in the deep valley and fall into peaceful sleep!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Deep derives from Old English 'deop', which originated from Proto-Germanic roots shared across the Germanic language family. The word initially described physical depth or distance downward, later extending to abstract meanings such as intellectual profundity or emotional intensity.
Breakdown
The word evolved directly from Old English 'deop' with no productive morphological breakdown; the root itself is the fundamental unit, with the modern spelling 'deep' representing the natural phonetic evolution from its Old English predecessor.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's soup pot is so deep that I could probably take a bath in it!”
“His voice is so deep that even his whisper sounds like thunder.”
“The scientist made deep research into climate change.”
“She was in deep thought about her future career.”
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