deep
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7.6
- adjective
- /dip/
- On one level, this is a fair charge, but at a deeper level, the logic becomes apparent.
- a deep understanding
- a deep meaning
- a deep level
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Watch on YouTubeSo yeah, it's probably not that deep, but that's why.
- So yeah, it's probably not that deep, but that's why.
- It's not like a, a deep thing to understand.
- And there's something so much deeper going on, Yes?
- Now that is a much deeper idea, isn't it?
- Lots of sex, but no deep human experience.
- And you know, I play when these deep thinking, deep work sessions.
- You have no idea how deep this rabbit hole goes.
- I think I I think there's some deep stuff.
- He says the person who is deep tries to be clear.
- But maybe it's something deeper or maybe it's both.
- You see how these questions are kind of deep, right?
- I think that's really that could be very deep, I accept.
Examples
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Students wondered, how could he write such a deep, dark emotional flash piece?
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And it needs a lot of deep, deep thinking.
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Scale of one to ten, uh, how deep do you want my response to be?
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The data were gathered to gain a deeper understanding of why the results might have occurred.
Academic text (2011) -
The teachers brought to their classrooms a deep understanding of the middle school concept.
Academic text (2015) -
Teacher prompts students' thinking to generate more results or a deeper understanding of what they experienced.
Academic text (2012) -
More importantly, it is anticipated that students will take a deeper interest in science and math.
Academic text (2013) -
The onus falls on researchers to provide a deeper understanding of their social worlds.
Academic text (2013) -
The book presents a deep analysis of human behavior that requires careful thought to grasp.
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His speech was filled with deep insights about the challenges we face in today's society.
Synonyms
491
5.1
Hard to understand or explain because it seems strange
40
8.1
Hard to understand because it seems secret or mysterious
37
8.2
Hard to understand because it is unclear or complex
26
8.1
Hard to understand and often seems mysterious
23
8.6
Very hard to understand or measure how deep something is
12
8.9
Hard to understand because it shows no clear meaning or feeling
10
7.3
Causing someone to feel confused
3
9.9
Hard to understand because it is very complex
2
8.6
So deep that you cannot measure or understand it
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9.9
A subject that only a few people understand because it is hard to follow
1
9.3
Hard to understand, like a puzzle
1
9.9
Too deep or mysterious to understand
1
9.9
Hard to understand because it has a hidden meaning
An idea or comment that is fairly serious and makes you think
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
1
8.7
People say it when something seems very serious or important, often jokingly
1
9.0
You must choose between two options that are both bad
- Informal
1
7.8
Start a difficult task without much preparation or experience
- Informal
1
7.8
Put suddenly into a difficult situation without preparation or help
Compounds
30
3.6
The deepest parts of the ocean far below the surface where little or no sunlight reaches
- US
25
4.4
A region in the southeastern United States with a long history and strong local culture
2
5.8
A person who dives deep in the sea using special equipment to protect from high pressure
1
3.4
An electric kitchen machine that cooks food by putting it completely in hot oil
- Specialized
1
3.7
A low power state when a device turns off most parts but can wake quickly
- Specialized
A vein deep in the side of the brain that drains blood toward the base of the brain
- Specialized
A blood vessel in the neck that drains blood from muscles near the spine
- Specialized
Fire from heavy guns at enemy targets far behind friendly troops to disrupt supplies and reinforcements
- Specialized
A vein in the temple area that carries blood away from nearby muscles
- Specialized
Leaves or body parts that have deep cuts making clear rounded sections, like oak leaves
How Complex
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word deep comes from old English dēop meaning 'far down', so a deep idea lies under the surface and needs effort to reach. That's why deep can mean hard to understand or mysterious.