Depth

/dษ›pฮธ/

The meaning and definition of Depth, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep
    โ€œMeasure the depth of the water in this part of the bay.โ€
  2. The intensity, complexity, strength, seriousness or importance of an emotion, situation, etc.
    โ€œThe depth of her misery was apparent to everyone.โ€

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms deepness lowness abyss bathos bottom nadir

Origin

From Middle English depthe.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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