WordHive Learning Dictionary

Deep

adjective

Deep means far from the top, edge, or surface.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Deep mean?

Deep means far from the top, edge, or surface.

Dictionary definition

Going far down, far in, or far below the surface.

Example sentences

Deep in a sentence

easy

The deep pool had a blue bottom.

medium

We dug a deep hole for the new tree.

hard

The story asked a deep question about friendship.

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Practice the meaning of Deep

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does deep mean?

Practice 2

Which choice is closest in meaning to deep?

Practice 3

Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for deep?

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Synonyms

Words like Deep

lowUse when something is far down.
profoundUse for an idea with serious meaning.
Antonyms

Opposite words

shallowUse when something is not deep.
surfaceUse for the top or outside part.
Synonym practice

Want to practice deep synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The deep pool looked blue," then compare close word choices. Practice deep synonyms.

Word family

Deep word family

Base word

deep

adjective

deeper

More deep.

adjective

deepest

Most deep.

adverb

deeply

In a deep way.

Related words
Student support

Understand Deep

Hint for students

Deep means far from the top, edge, or surface.

Common mix-up

Deep does not always mean far from the top. In some sentences, it means edge or surface.

Try it in class or at home

Write two short sentences that use deep in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: We dug a deep hole for the new tree. Clue words: dug, hole, new. Ask: Which meaning of deep does my sentence show?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to compare meanings of deep in this model sentence: "We dug a deep hole for the new tree." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?