depth

noun

UK /depθ/

Word Forms

singular	depth
plural	depths

1
countable/uncountable the distance from the top to the bottom of something, for example the sea, a river, or a hole
depth of:
What’s the depth of the water here?
in depth:
The pool ranges from 1 to 4 metres in depth.
to/at a depth of:
Pour oil into a pan to a depth of 1 inch.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe depth
bottomless
the bowels of something
come down
1. 1a
  the distance from the front to the back of something, for example a cupboard or drawer
  depth of:
  Measure the width and depth of the shelf.
  Synonyms and related words
  Length, width and depth
  length
  width
  depth
2. 1b
  the fact that something is very deep or very long from front to back
  Any small object would be difficult to find because of the depth of the water.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe depth
  bottomless
  the bowels of something
  come down
2
countable/uncountable interesting qualities or ideas that are not immediately obvious
His earlier albums were very popular but lacked depth.
hidden depths:
She obviously had hidden depths of talent.
Synonyms and related words
Features and qualities
feature
quality
factor
3
uncountable the great amount of knowledge or information that a person has or a piece of writing contains
depth of:
I was impressed by the depth of his understanding.
The newspaper is proud of the depth of its coverage of international affairs.
Synonyms and related words
Knowledge and understanding
knowledge
understanding
information
4
uncountable the great importance or seriousness of a situation
depth of:
These latest figures have confirmed the depth of the economic recession.
Synonyms and related words
Importance
importance
emphasis
priority
5
uncountable the great strength of a feeling
depth of:
I found it hard to understand the depth of her love for this man.
Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe emotions
acutely
affective
basic
6
uncountable the very bright quality of a colour
depth of:
The plant produces flowers with a wonderful depth of colour.
Synonyms and related words
General words for colour and relating to colour
brightness
chromatic
col
7
uncountable if a picture has depth, it does not look flat but looks as if there is a distance between the things at the front and the background
Synonyms and related words
Specific types of distance
climb
depth
the depths of something
8
uncountable the low and loud quality of a sound
his unmistakable voice with its depth and richness
Synonyms and related words
Relating to sound
above
acoustic
acoustics
9

the depths
plural literarythe deepest parts of the sea
Synonyms and related words
Areas of sea
archipelago
the Bermuda Triangle
the Channel

phrases

the depths of something

in depth

in your depth

out of your depth

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