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deep

The correct spelling is deep.

How to pronounce deep

/diːp/
noun

IPA: /diːp/

Say it like: Dee-p

The correct spelling is deep. (with "the") The deep part of a lake, sea, etc. For example: "creatures of the deep"

Usage Examples

creatures of the deep

the deep of night

Russell is a safe pair of hands in the deep.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(with "the") The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.
  2. 2.(with "the") A silent time; quiet isolation.
  3. 3.A deep shade of colour.
  4. 4.The profound part of a problem.
  5. 5.(with "the") The sea, the ocean.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a physical distance) Extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards.
  2. 2.(intellectual, social) Complex, involved.
  3. 3.(sound, voice) Low in pitch.
  4. 4.(of a color) Highly saturated.
  5. 5.(sleep) Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).

adverb

  1. 1.Deeply.

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