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Deep Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary deep 23 ENTRIES FOUND: deep (adjective) deep (adverb) deep (noun) deep–dish (adjective) deep–fry (verb) deep–rooted (adjective) deep–sea (adjective) deep–seated (adjective) deep–six (verb) deep fat (noun) deep freeze (noun) deep pockets (noun) Deep South (noun) knee–deep (adjective) neck–deep (adjective) skin–deep (adjective) devil (noun) doo–doo (noun) end (noun) sea (noun) shit (noun) still (adjective) water (noun) 1 deep / ˈ diːp/ adjective deeper ; deepest 1 deep / ˈ diːp/ adjective deeper ; deepest Britannica Dictionary definition of DEEP 1 a : having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point We walked in the deep snow. a deep well/pool/hole a deep valley between the mountains The water is deepest in the middle of the lake. She's afraid of swimming in deep water. a plant with deep roots [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — often used figuratively The tradition has deep roots in our culture. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — opposite shallow b : going far inward from the outside or the front edge of something The house has lots of deep closets. deep shelves She has a small but deep wound on her arm. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — opposite shallow c : located far inside something — usually + in or within The animals live deep in/within the forest/jungle/mountains, far from any people. His hands were deep in his pockets. The sound came from deep within his throat. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — often used figuratively The memories were hidden deep in his mind. [=he had not thought about the memories in a long time] I knew deep in my heart [=I believed very strongly] that we would succeed. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 not used before a noun : having a specified measurement downward, inward, or backward This enormous canyon is over a mile deep . The shelves are 10 inches deep . We walked through knee- deep snow [=snow as high as our knees] to get to school. The basement was waist- deep in water. [=the top of the water that filled the basement was as high as a person's waist] He stepped into an ankle- deep puddle of mud. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — see also skin-deep 3 a : located near the outside edges of an area ( baseball ) He hit a fly ball to deep right field. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : hit, thrown, or kicked a long distance The quarterback threw a deep [= long ] pass into the end zone. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 : done by taking in or breathing out a large amount of air Take a deep breath and try to relax. a deep sigh [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 5 : low in sound or musical pitch I could hear my father's deep voice from down the street. a deep bass line [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — opposite high 6 : having a dark, strong color She painted white clouds in a deep blue sky. The walls were a deep red. deep rich colors [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — opposite light , pale 7 : very intelligent and serious but complex or difficult to understand She's always been a deep [= profound ] thinker. = She's very deep . This book is far too deep for me. He has some very deep thoughts on the issue. a deep discussion on the meaning of life [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 8 : full of mystery The main character has a deep , dark secret that is revealed at the end of the movie. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 9 a : completely involved in an activity : concentrating and giving all of your attention to something — + in He was so deep in thought that he didn't hear us come in. We spent the next few hours deep in conversation. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : affected by something in a very serious way — + in They found themselves deep in debt . [=they had a lot of debt; they owed a large amount of money] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 10 : very bad, serious, or severe The country's economy fell into a deep depression/recession. There are still deep divisions within the group. [=people in the group have very different opinions and can't agree] Many people here live in deep poverty. [=many people are very poor] The entire family was in deep shock after hearing about the accident. I got in deep trouble with my parents for staying out too late. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 11 : very strongly felt I offered them my deepest sympathy. They shared a deep [= profound ] concern for the environment. She felt a deep [= heartfelt ] connection with the culture. a deep sense of happiness and well-being the deep emotional bond between parent and child deep feelings of loss The book made a deep impression on his young mind. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 12 : full, complete, or thorough She has a deep understanding of the company's needs. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ◊ If you are in a deep sleep , you are thoroughly asleep and it is hard to wake you up. He fell into a deep sleep and didn't wake up until the afternoon. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 13 US : going down to a very low price, level, etc. a deep reduction in price The store offered deep discounts during the grand opening sale. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 14 US, sports : having many good players The team is very deep this year. The baseball team has a deep bullpen. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples in deep water : in a difficult situation : in trouble I thought I could handle the work, but I soon found myself in deep water . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples the deep end informal 1 — used in phrases like throw in (at) the deep end and jump in (at) the deep end to describe starting a new and difficult activity when you are not fully prepared or ready to do it After graduating, he was not afraid to jump in at the deep end and start his new business alone. Teachers are thrown in the deep end when they first start teaching. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 ◊ To go off the deep end is to go crazy, such as by behaving foolishly or by becoming very angry or upset. Her friends thought she had gone off the deep end when she suddenly decided to quit her job. After his wife died, he started going off the deep end . I understand that you're angry, but there's no reason to go off the deep end . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — deepness noun [ noncount ] the deepness [= depth ] of the water [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 deep / ˈ diːp/ adverb deeper ; deepest 2 deep / ˈ diːp/ adverb deeper ; deepest Britannica Dictionary definition of DEEP 1 a : far into or below the surface of something The ship now lies deep below/beneath the water's surface. Our feet sank deeper into the mud. The treasure was buried deep within the ground. Their secret offices were located deep underground. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — often used figuratively Her angry words hurt/cut him deep . [= deeply ] He stared deep into her eyes. The detective dug deeper into the murder case. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : far into or inside something We walked deep into the forest. The soldiers are operating deep within enemy territory. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 not used before a noun : at a specified measurement downward, inward, or backward I stood three feet deep in the water. They parked the cars three deep [=three cars in a row], and our car was stuck in the middle. We walked knee- deep in the snow. [=we walked in snow that was deep enough to reach our knees] He stepped ankle- deep into a puddle of mud. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 : to a late time They danced deep [= late , well, far ] into the night. [=they danced until it was very late at night] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 sports a : near the outside edges of a playing area The outfielder was playing deep . [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : for a long distance He hit/threw/kicked the ball deep down the field. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 5 ◊ If you breathe deep , you take a large amount of air into your lungs. The doctor told her to breathe deep . [=breathe deeply] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples deep down (inside) ◊ If you feel or believe something deep down or deep down inside , you feel or believe it completely even if you do not say it or show it to other people. He knew deep down inside that she was right. I believed deep down that we were going to win. Deep down , I think we all felt the same way. He might look like a mean old man, but deep down in