deep

Definitions

1. adjective

   Going a long way down from the top.

   Examples

   • The lake is extremely deep.
   • We hiked into a deep valley between tall mountains.
2. adjective

   Far below the surface.

   Examples

   • Diving to deep wrecks can be dangerous.
   • The splinter is too deep to pull out.
3. adjective

   Measuring a long way from front to back.

   Examples

   • The shelves are thirty centimeters deep.
   • The cupboard is deep enough for large pots.
   ≈thick
4. adjective

   Reaching as far as a certain part of the body or thing.

   Examples

   • The water was waist-deep.
   • There is an arm-deep hole in the wall.
5. adjective

   Arranged in a certain number of rows or layers.

   Examples

   • The crowd stood four deep along the street.
   • People were two deep on the sidewalks.
6. adjective

   Large and full, as a breath or sigh.

   Examples

   • She let out a deep sigh of relief.
   • He took a deep breath before speaking.
   ≈great≈large≈voluminous
7. adjective

   In cricket and baseball, far from the center of the field.

   Examples

   • He is fielding at deep mid wicket.
   • She hit a ball into deep center field.
8. adjective

   In sports, going a long way forward.

   Examples

   • The team made a deep run into the other half.
   • He sent a deep pass to the far end.
9. adjective

   In sports, far back toward your own goal or line.

   Examples

   • Our defensive line is too deep. We need to move up.
   • She returns the serve from a very deep position.
10. adjective

    In anatomy, farther inside the body.

    Examples

    • This muscle lies deep to the biceps.
    • The deep layer of tissue surrounds the muscles.
    ≠superficial