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Meaning Of Deep

  1. superl.
    Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured upward); far to the bottom; having a certain depth; as, a deep sea.
  2. superl.
    Extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth, etc.); as, a deep cave or recess or wound; a gallery ten seats deep; a company of soldiers six files deep.
  3. superl.
    Low in situation; lying far below the general surface; as, a deep valley.
  4. superl.
    Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; -- opposed to shallow or superficial; intricate; mysterious; not obvious; obscure; as, a deep subject or plot.
  5. superl.
    Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.
  6. superl.
    Profound; thorough; complete; unmixed; intense; heavy; heartfelt; as, deep distress; deep melancholy; deep horror.
  7. superl.
    Strongly colored; dark; intense; not light or thin; as, deep blue or crimson.
  8. superl.
    Of low tone; full-toned; not high or sharp; grave; heavy.
  9. superl.
    Muddy; boggy; sandy; -- said of roads.
  10. adv.
    To a great depth; with depth; far down; profoundly; deeply.
  11. n.
    That which is deep, especially deep water, as the sea or ocean; an abyss; a great depth.
  12. n.
    That which is profound, not easily fathomed, or incomprehensible; a moral or spiritual depth or abyss.



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