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How to pronounce deep
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What does deep mean?
adjExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
“We are in deep trouble.”
Positioned far from the surface or other reference point, especially down through something or into something.
“I can't get the bullet out – it's too deep.”
Positioned far from the boundaries of or main approaches to (the specified place); interior.
“Films shot on location in deep Africa were still a rare exсерtion in 1960.”
advFar, especially far down through something or into something, physically or figuratively.
“I am deep in debt.”
In a profound, not superficial, manner.
“I thought long and deep.”
In large volume.
“breathe deep, drink deep”
nounThe deep part of a lake, sea or ocean.
“creatures of the deep”
The sea, the ocean.
A deep hole or pit, a water well; an abyss.
“Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterfalls: All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.”
verbTo overthink; to treat as being deeper (“more profound, significant”) than in reality.
“― Ugh, why are these road markings so awfully arranged? ― Quit deeping it bro, just drive, innit.”
To think about, especially deeply (“profoundly”); to consider.
“No Picasso, I don't care about resistance (Deep dat).”
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