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DEEP

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 21 meanings of the word Deep.

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Deep - as an adjective

Relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

Example: "A deep breath"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
shallow

Having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination

Example: "A deep well"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
shallow

Deep - as a noun

The central and most intense or profound part

Example: "In the deep of night"

A long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oceanic abysstrench

Literary term for an ocean

Example: "Denizens of the deep"

Deep - as an adverb

To a great depth; far down or in

Example: "Dived deeply"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deeply

To an advanced time

Example: "Deep into the night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
late

To a great distance

Example: "Penetrated deep into enemy territory"

Deep - as an adjective satellite

Marked by depth of thinking

Example: "Deep thoughts"

Very distant in time or space

Example: "Deep in the past"

Intense or extreme

Example: "In deep trouble"

Having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range

Example: "A deep voice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bass

Strong; intense

Example: "Deep purple"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rich

Relatively thick from top to bottom

Example: "Deep carpets"

Extending relatively far inward

Example: "A deep border"

(of darkness) densely dark

Example: "Thick night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thick

Large in quantity or size

Example: "Deep cuts in the budget"

With head or back bent low

Example: "A deep bow"

Of an obscure nature

Example: "The new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crypticcrypticalinscrutablemysteriousmystifying

Difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

Example: "The professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstruserecondite

Exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy

Example: "Deep political machinations"

Example Sentences

"She took a deep breath before diving into the water."
"The cave was dark and deep, filled with mystery."
"I have a deep appreciation for art."
"His voice had a deep resonance that captivated the audience."
"The ocean is incredibly deep, reaching unfathomable depths."
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Word Game Points

Is DEEP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deep is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEEP has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DEEP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deep is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEEP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DEEP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deep is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEEP has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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