26984 words

depth

14 definitions • 24 examples
1
the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top surface of something:

Examples:

depth of the depth of a lake/pond
at a depth There are very few fish at depths (= distances below the surface) below 3,000 metres.
to a depth The river froze to a depth of over a metre.
2
the lowest part of the sea:

Examples:

These researchers were unafraid of exploring the depths.
3
the state of having serious qualities or the ability to think seriously about something:

Examples:

lack depth Terry lacks depth - he's a very superficial person.
hidden depths Jo has hidden depths (= serious qualities that you do not see immediately).
4
in a serious and detailed way:

Examples:

These issues are explored in depth in her latest book.
5
the distance from the front to the back of something:

Examples:

depth of Measure the depth of the cupboard/shelf.
6
the fact of a feeling, state, or characteristic being strong, extreme, or detailed:

Examples:

depth of He spoke with great depth of feeling.
depth of knowledge I was amazed at her depth of knowledge.
7
a strong, pleasant quality in something such as a colour or flavour:

Examples:

depth of I love the depth of colour in her early paintings.
The cheese is mild when eaten young, or can be matured for greater depth of flavour.
She sang the contralto role with a great depth of sound.
Reducing the sauce gives it more depth.
8
the quality of having a low sound:

Examples:

The depth of his voice makes him sound older than he is.
9
the fact of something, especially a colour, having the quality of being dark and strong:

Examples:

depth of I love the depth of colour in her early paintings.
10
the distance down from the top surface of something to the bottom:

Examples:

[ C ] They were scuba diving at a depth of 22 meters.
[ U ] The numbers on the left show the depth in inches.
11
the distance from the front to the back of something:

Examples:

[ U ] Bookshelves should be at least nine inches in depth.
12
the strength, quality, or degree of being complete:

Examples:

[ U ] It’s hard to get a handle on the depth of her knowledge.
13
the ability to think seriously about something:

Examples:

[ U ] Don’t look for depth in this show.
14
Something done in depth is done carefully and in great detail:

Examples:

I interviewed her in depth.
an in-depth report

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