depth
Meaning
Depth refers to the quality of being deep, often used to describe physical measurements, emotional complexity, or the intensity of knowledge in a particular area.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "depth" with "deepness," as "depth" is the preferred term in most contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
on
a
bench
in
the
small
park
and
opened
a
book
she
had
borrowed
from
the
library
.
She
has
been
reading
the
same
chapter
for
an
hour
because
she
likes
the
depth
of
the
characters
and
wants
to
understand
their
choices
.
Around
her
,
people
walked
dogs
and
the
city
noises
were
distant
,
so
she
could
focus
on
the
story
.
When
she
looked
up
,
a
child
was
feeding
ducks
and
the
peaceful
scene
helped
her
think
more
clearly
about
what
she
had
read
.
Common Phrases
depth of knowledge
depth of understanding
depth of experience
Synonyms
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