depth

noun
UK: /depθ/
US: /depθ/

  1. The distance from the top to the bottom of something.

    1. The depth of the pool is about 2 meters deep.
    2. The divers were amazed by the ocean's unexplored depth.

  2. The quality of being intense or extreme.

    1. I was surprised by the depth of her anger.
    2. The depth of his knowledge on the subject was truly impressive.

  3. The complexity and profundity of thought or feeling.

    1. Her writing lacks depth and originality.
    2. We were impressed by the depth and insight of his analysis.

Synonyms

intensity
depth transitive-verb

  1. To make something deeper.

    1. They decided to depth the well.
    2. The company plans to depth its involvement in the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "depth" in English means: The distance from the top to the bottom of something., The quality of being intense or extreme., The complexity and profundity of thought or feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "depth" is /depθ/ in British English and /depθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "depth": intensity.

Example usage of "depth": "The depth of the pool is about 2 meters deep.". More examples on the page.