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   depth

   /dɛpθ/

   noun

   • 1. the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something: "water of no more than 12 feet in depth" Similar deepnessdistance downwardsdistance inwardsdistance from the outsidedropvertical dropvertical extentprofundityOpposite shallowness
   • ▪ the distance from the front to the back of something: "the depth of the wardrobe"
   • ▪ the distance from the top or surface of something to a specified lower point within it: "loosen the soil to a depth of 8 inches"
   • ▪ the apparent existence of three dimensions in a picture or other two-dimensional representation: "texture in a picture gives it depth"
   • 2. the quality of being intense or extreme: "he was surprised by the depth of Eloise's vindictiveness"
   • ▪ complexity and profundity of thought: "the book has unexpected depth" Similar profoundnessprofunditydeepnesswisdomunderstandingintelligencesagacitydiscernmentperceptivenesspenetrationperspicuityinsightawarenessintuitionastutenessacumenshrewdnessacuitylearningeruditionknowledgeabilityrare:sapiencecomplexityintricacyprofoundnessprofunditygravityseriousnessweightimportancemomentsolemnityOpposite shallownesstriviality
   • ▪ extensive and detailed study or knowledge: "third-year courses typically go into more depth" Similar extentrangescopebreadthwidthextensivenesscomprehensivenesscompassmagnitudescaledegree
   • ▪ intensity of colour: "strong lighting will accentuate the depth of colour" Similar intensityrichnessdeepnessdarknessvividnessstrengthbrilliance
   • 3. a point far below the surface: "he lifted the manhole cover and peered into the depths beneath" Similar deepest partremotest areabottomfloorbedabyssbackpitbowelsOpposite surface
   • ▪ a time considered to be the worst point within a bad period: "4 a.m. in the depths of winter"
   • ▪ a time when one's negative feelings are at their most intense: "she was in the depths of despair"
   • ▪ a remote and inaccessible place: "I wish I didn't live in the depths of Devon"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from deep + -th2, on the pattern of pairs such as long, length.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEPTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Depth is the distance down, back, or forward of something, or the seriousness, strength, or quality of something. Learn how to use depth in different contexts with examples and idioms.

   • English (US)

     DEPTH meaning: 1. the distance down either from the top of...

   • Znaczenie Depth, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     depth definicja: 1. the distance down either from the top of...

   • Depth Turkish Translation

     DEPTH translate: dikine derinlik, enine derinlik, bilgi...

   • Depth: Korean Translation

     DEPTH translate: 깊이, (지식등의) 깊이. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Depth Spanish Translation

     DEPTH translate: profundidad, profundidad, profundidad...

   • Depth: Japanese Translation

     DEPTH translate: 深さ, （知識、知恵の）深さ, 深（ふか）さ, 奥行（おくゆ）き, 度合（どあ）い,...

   • Depth: Arabic Translation

     DEPTH translate: عُمْق, عُمْق. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › depthDepth Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word depth, from a deep place in a body of water to the quality of being profound or complete. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of depth.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › depthDEPTH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a dimension taken through an object or body of material, usually downward from an upper surface, horizontally inward from an outer surface, or from top to bottom of something regarded as one of several layers. the quality of being deep; deepness. a question of great depth.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEPTH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word depth in different contexts, such as distance, intensity, emotion, knowledge, and art. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and idioms related to depth.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdepth noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word depth in English. Find out how to use depth as a noun to describe distance, feelings, qualities, knowledge, colour and more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › depthDepth - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Depth is the measure of how deep something goes. The swimming pool has a depth of six feet. The well has an unknown depth. People can be deep as well—you know by looking at some people that they have depth.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › depthDepth - definition of depth by The Free Dictionary

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   Depth is the extent, measurement, or dimension downward, backward, or inward, or the quality of being deep. It can also mean intensity, profundity, complexity, or lowness of pitch. See different definitions, synonyms, and usage examples from various sources.