deep

adverb B1 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

"Deep" means a long way down from the top or surface.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "deep" with "deaf," which means unable to hear.

Example Sentences

How deep can you swim underwater without holding your breath ?

She breathed deep to calm her nerves before speaking .

She breathed deep to calm her nerves before the meeting .

She did not dive deep into the water yesterday .

Word in Context

This morning Anna went to the lake to fish . She sat on a small boat and looked at the calm water . She dropped her line and hoped it would sink deep into the water , where the fish were . After a while she felt a pull and slowly reeled in a small , shiny fish .

Common Phrases

deep water deep sleep deep voice

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