Depth: meaning, definitions and examples

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depth

 

[ depฮธ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Measurement
Context #1 | Noun

in ocean exploration

The vertical measurement downward from a surface, such as the top of the water or the seafloor, usually expressed in units of distance such as feet or meters.

Synonyms

deepness, distance, extent

Examples of usage

  • The shipwreck was found at a depth of 200 feet.
  • The submarine can dive to great depths.
  • The diver explored the ocean depths.
Context #2 | Noun

in emotional understanding

The intensity or complexity of a feeling or emotion.

Synonyms

intensity, profoundness, sincerity

Examples of usage

  • She was surprised by the depth of his love for her.
  • The movie explored the depth of human emotions.
  • He spoke with depth and sincerity.
Context #3 | Verb

in analysis or investigation

To delve into or explore thoroughly.

Synonyms

analyze, explore, investigate

Examples of usage

  • They decided to depth the issue further.
  • I need to depth this matter before making a decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "depth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น profundidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคนเคฐเคพเคˆ (Gaharฤ'ฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tiefe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kedalaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะธะฑะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚ฤ™bokoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆทฑใ• (Fukasa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท profondeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ profundidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท derinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นŠ์ด (Gipi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู‚ (Umq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloubka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hฤบbka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทฑๅบฆ (Shฤ“ndรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ globina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝpt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะตาฃะดั–ะบ (terendik)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฆแƒ แƒ›แƒ” (Sighrme)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ profundidad

Etymology

The word 'depth' originated from Middle English 'depte', which came from Old English 'dฤ“op', meaning deep. The concept of depth has been essential in various fields such as oceanography, psychology, and literature. Understanding depth allows us to explore the hidden layers of the physical world and human emotions.

See also: depths.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,409, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.