DEEP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word DEEP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEEP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Deep

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

Old English dēop (adjective), dīope, dēope (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch diep and German tief, also to dip

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: diːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

extending far down from the top or surface

Short Definition:

extending far down

Examples:
  • a deep gorge
  • the lake was deep and cold
Definition:

very intense or extreme

Short Definition:

extreme

Examples:
  • she was in deep trouble
  • a deep sleep
Definition:

(of sound) low in pitch and full in tone; not shrill

Short Definition:

low in pitch

Examples:
  • a deep, resonant voice
Definition:

(of colour) dark and intense

Short Definition:

dark in colour

Examples:
  • a deep pink

Word: Deep

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: diːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the sea

Short Definition:

sea

Examples:
  • denizens of the deep
Definition:

the part of the field distant from the batter.

Short Definition:

part of field distant from batter

Word: Deep

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: diːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

far down or in; deeply

Short Definition:

deeply

Examples:
  • he travelled deep into the forest

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