English Dictionary

deep

/diːp/

adj

Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively. / Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction away from a point of reference.

The ocean is deep.

意味（1）

Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.

The lake is extremely deep.

意味（2）

Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction away from a point of reference.

The shelves are 30 centimetres deep. — They are deep shelves.

意味（3）

(in combination) Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.

The water was waist-deep.

意味（4）

In a (specified) number of rows or layers.

a crowd three deep along the funeral procession

意味（5）

Thick.

That cyclist's deep chest allows him to draw more air.

意味（6）

Voluminous.

to take a deep breath / sigh / drink

意味（7）

Positioned or reaching far, especially down through something or into something.

Diving down to deep wrecks can be dangerous.

意味（8）

Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious.

That is a deep thought!

意味（9）

Significant, not superficial, in extent.

They're in deep discussion.

意味（10）

Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure.

a deep subject or plot

意味（11）

Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.

Deepe clearks ſhe dumb's

意味（12）

(sound, voice) Low in pitch.

She has a very deep contralto voice.

意味（13）

(of a color or flavour) Highly saturated; rich.

That's a very deep shade of blue.

意味（14）

(sleep) Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).

He was in a deep sleep.

意味（15）

Muddy; boggy; sandy; said of roads.

The ways in that vale were very deep.

意味（16）

(of time) Distant in the past, ancient.

deep time