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D0085300 (dēp)adj. deep·er, deep·est 1. a. Extending far downward below a surface: a deep hole in the river ice.b. Extending far inward from an outer surface: a deep cut.c. Extending far backward from front to rear: a deep walk-in refrigerator.d. Extending far from side to side from a center: a deep yard surrounding the house.e. Far distant down or in: deep in the woods.f. Coming from or penetrating to a depth: a deep sigh.g. Sports Located or taking place near the outer boundaries of the area of play: deep left field.2. Extending a specific distance in a given direction: snow four feet deep.3. Far distant in time or space: deep in the past.4. a. Difficult to penetrate or understand; recondite: a deep metaphysical theory.b. Of a mysterious or obscure nature: a deep secret; ancient and deep tribal rites.c. Very learned or intellectual; wise: a deep philosopher.d. Exhibiting great cunning or craft: deep political machinations.5. a. Of a grave or extreme nature: deep trouble; deepest deceit.b. Very absorbed or involved: deep in thought; deep in financial difficulties.c. Profound in quality or feeling: a deep trance; deep devotion.6. Rich and intense in shade. Used of a color: a deep red.7. Low in pitch; resonant: a deep voice.8. Covered or surrounded to a designated degree. Often used in combination: waist-deep in the water; ankle-deep in snow.9. Large in quantity or size; big: deep cuts in the budget.10. Sports Having a sufficient number of capable reserve players: That team is not very deep.adv.1. To a great depth; deeply: dig deep; feelings that run deep.2. Well along in time; late: worked deep into the night.3. Sports Close to the outer boundaries of the area of play: played deep for the first three innings; ran deep into their opponents' territory.n.1. often deepsa. A deep place in land or in a body of water: drowned in the deep of the river.b. A vast, immeasurable extent: the deep of outer space.2. The extent of encompassing time or space; firmament.3. The most intense or extreme part: the deep of night.4. The ocean.5. Nautical A sounding that falls between marks on a lead line and thus corresponds to an estimated depth rather than a precise depth.Idioms: deep down At bottom; basically: Deep down, she was still a rebel. in deep water In difficulty.

[Middle English dep, from Old English dēop; see dheub- in Indo-European roots.]

deep′ly adv.deep′ness n.

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deep down - in reality; "she is very kind at heart"at bottom, at heart, in spite of appearance, inside

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deep down

At the centermost point of one's feelings or convictions. Deep down inside, I knew that what I did was wrong. I tried to put on a brave face after the breakup, but deep down I was in agony. He acts like a jerk most of the time, but deep down I think Nate is a good guy.See also: deep, down

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At bottom, basically. For example, Deep down she was a rebel, or Although he would never admit it, deep down he was very fond of her. [c. 1900] See also: deep, down

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(informal) in your most private thoughts; in reality rather than in appearance: She’s very generous deep down, but this only comes out when you get to know her. ♢ He seems very confident but deep down I think he’s quite shy.See also: deep, down

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At bottom; basically: Deep down, she was still a rebel.See also: deep, down

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