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depth

The correct spelling is depth.

How to pronounce depth

/dɛpθ/
noun

IPA: /dɛpθ/

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The correct spelling is depth. The vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep For example: "Measure the depth of the water in this part of the bay."

Usage Examples

Measure the depth of the water in this part of the bay.

The depth of her misery was apparent to everyone.

the depth of a sound

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep
  2. 2.The distance between the front and the back, as the depth of a drawer or closet
  3. 3.The intensity, complexity, strength, seriousness or importance of an emotion, situation, etc.
  4. 4.Lowness
  5. 5.(colors) the total palette of available colors

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