Definitions for deep
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Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. deep(noun)

   the central and most intense or profound part

   "in the deep of night"; "in the deep of winter"

2. trench, deep, oceanic abyss(noun)

   a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor

3. deep(adj)

   literary term for an ocean

   "denizens of the deep"

4. deep(adj)

   relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

   "a deep breath"; "a deep sigh"; "deep concentration"; "deep emotion"; "a deep trance"; "in a deep sleep"

5. deep(adj)

   marked by depth of thinking

   "deep thoughts"; "a deep allegory"

6. deep(adj)

   having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination

   "a deep well"; "a deep dive"; "deep water"; "a deep casserole"; "a deep gash"; "deep massage"; "deep pressure receptors in muscles"; "deep shelves"; "a deep closet"; "surrounded by a deep yard"; "hit the ball to deep center field"; "in deep space"; "waist-deep"

7. deep(adj)

   very distant in time or space

   "deep in the past"; "deep in enemy territory"; "deep in the woods"; "a deep space probe"

8. deep(adj)

   extreme

   "in deep trouble"; "deep happiness"

9. bass, deep(adj)

   having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range

   "a deep voice"; "a bass voice is lower than a baritone voice"; "a bass clarinet"

10. deep, rich(adj)

    strong; intense

    "deep purple"; "a rich red"

11. deep(adj)

    relatively thick from top to bottom

    "deep carpets"; "deep snow"

12. deep(adj)

    extending relatively far inward

    "a deep border"

13. thick, deep(adj)

    (of darkness) very intense

    "thick night"; "thick darkness"; "a face in deep shadow"; "deep night"

14. deep(adj)

    large in quantity or size

    "deep cuts in the budget"

15. deep(adj)

    with head or back bent low

    "a deep bow"

16. cryptic, cryptical, deep, inscrutable, mysterious, mystifying(adj)

    of an obscure nature

    "the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms"; "a deep dark secret"; "the inscrutable workings of Providence"; "in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life"- Rachel Carson; "rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands"

17. abstruse, deep, recondite(adj)

    difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

    "the professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them"; "a deep metaphysical theory"; "some recondite problem in historiography"

18. deep(adverb)

    exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy

    "deep political machinations"; "a deep plot"

19. deeply, deep(adverb)

    to a great depth;far down

    "dived deeply"; "dug deep"

20. deep, late(adverb)

    to an advanced time

    "deep into the night"; "talked late into the evening"

21. deep(adverb)

    to a great distance

    "penetrated deep into enemy territory"; "went deep into the woods"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. deep(Noun)

   (meaning 1 above) part of a lake, sea, etc.

   creatures of the deep

   Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

2. deep(Noun)

   The deep (meaning 2 above) part of a problem.

   Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

3. deep(Noun)

   (with "the"): the sea, the ocean

   Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

4. deep(Noun)

   A fielding position near the boundary.

   Russell is a safe pair of hands in the deep

   Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

5. deep(Adverb)

   deeply

   Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

6. deep(Adjective)

   Having its bottom far down.

   Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

7. deep(Adjective)

   Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious.

   That is a deep thought!

   Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

8. deep(Adjective)

   To a significant, not superficial, extent.

   Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

9. deep(Adjective)

   In extent in a direction away from the observer.

   The shelves are 30cm deep.

   Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

10. deep(Adjective)

    In a number of rows or layers:

    a crowd three deep along the funeral procession

    Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

11. deep(Adjective)

    Thick.

    Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

12. deep(Adjective)

    Voluminous.

    to take a deep breath / sigh / drink

    Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

13. deep(Adjective)

    Low in pitch.

    She has a very deep contralto

    Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

14. deep(Adjective)

    Dark and highly saturated.

    That's a very deep shade of blue

    Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

15. deep(Adjective)

    A long way inside; situated far in or back.

    deep into the forest, deep in the forest

    Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

16. deep(Adjective)

    Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken)

    He was in a deep sleep...

    Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

17. deep(Adjective)

    Immersed, submerged (in).

    deep in debt, deep in the mud

    Etymology: From depe, from deop, from deupaz, from d?ewb-. Cognate with depe, djap, djip, diep, tief, djup, djúpur, dubùs, dwfn.

Webster Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Deep

   extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured upward); far to the bottom; having a certain depth; as, a deep sea

   Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

2. Deep

   extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth, etc.); as, a deep cave or recess or wound; a gallery ten seats deep; a company of soldiers six files deep

   Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

3. Deep

   low in situation; lying far below the general surface; as, a deep valley

   Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

4. Deep

   hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; -- opposed to shallow or superficial; intricate; mysterious; not obvious; obscure; as, a deep subject or plot

   Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

5. Deep

   of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning

   Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

6. Deep

   profound; thorough; complete; unmixed; intense; heavy; heartfelt; as, deep distress; deep melancholy; deep horror

   Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

7. Deep

   strongly colored; dark; intense; not light or thin; as, deep blue or crimson

   Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

8. Deep

   of low tone; full-toned; not high or sharp; grave; heavy

   Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

9. Deep

   muddy; boggy; sandy; -- said of roads

   Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

10. Deep(adverb)

    to a great depth; with depth; far down; profoundly; deeply

    Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

11. Deep(noun)

    that which is deep, especially deep water, as the sea or ocean; an abyss; a great depth

    Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

12. Deep(noun)

    that which is profound, not easily fathomed, or incomprehensible; a moral or spiritual depth or abyss

    Etymology: [OE. dep, deop, AS. dep; akin to D. diep, G. tief, Icel. djpr, Sw. diup, Dan. dyb, Goth. diups; fr. the root of E. dip, dive. See Dip, Dive.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Deep

   Deep is a Japan-based mixed martial arts promoting and sanctioning organization. It is promoted by Shigeru Saeki who is also the former Public Relations Director of Pride Fighting Championships. Their inaugural event took place in 2001 and featured Paulo Filho and Royler Gracie. On May 17, 2008, Deep announced a partnership with ZST to share fighters, co-promote shows and eventually unify the promotions.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Deep

   dēp, adj. extending far down or far from the outside: difficult to understand: secret: wise and penetrating: cunning: very still: profound: profoundly learned in a language: intense, heart-felt: sunk low: low or grave: (of a road) encumbered with mud, sand, or ruts.—adv. in a deep manner.—n. that which is deep: the sea: anything profound or incomprehensible.—adjs. Deep′-browed, of high intellectual powers; Deep′-draw′ing (of ships), requiring considerable depth to float in; Deep′-drawn; Deep′-dyed, thorough-going, extreme—in a bad sense.—v.t. Deep′en, to make deeper in any sense: to increase.—v.i. to become deeper.—adjs. Deep′-fet (Shak.), fetched or drawn from a depth; Deep′-laid.—adv. Deep′ly.—adjs. Deep′-most, deepest; Deep′-mouthed, with deep voice.—n. Deep′ness.—adjs. Deep′-read, profoundly versed; Deep′-sea, pertaining to the deeper parts of the sea; Deep′-seat′ed, firmly seated; Deep′-toned, having a deep tone. [A.S. deóp; Ger. tief. Cf. Dip, Dive.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. deep

   A word figuratively applied to the ocean. On the coast of Germany, to the northward of Friesland, it is of the same import as gulf on the coasts of France, Spain, Italy, &c. Also, any depth over 20 fathoms.--Deep-sea fishing. In contradistinction to coast, or when the hand-lead reaches bottom at 20 fathoms.--Hand deeps. Out of ordinary leadsman's sounding.--A vessel is deep as regards her lading, and is also said to sail deep when her expenses run high.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. deep

   A term used in the disposition or arrangements of soldiers placed in ranks before each other; hence, two deep, three deep, etc. Deep line of operations, a long line.

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1. deep(noun)

   A unit of measure. "It was a crew four deep" -- D-Nice.

2. deep(noun)

   A hip hop clothing manufacturer (X-Large).

3. deep(noun)

   Heavy in the hippy sense of the word.

4. deep(noun)

   A long time.

5. deep(noun)

   A to have a woman perform fellio that involves her taking a penis as much into her mouth as possible. to deep throat

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1. DEEP

   What does DEEP stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the DEEP acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'deep' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1297

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'deep' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1831

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'deep' in Adverbs Frequency: #257

4. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'deep' in Adjectives Frequency: #125

Anagrams for deep »

1. peed

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of deep in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of deep in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of deep in a Sentence

1. Wednesday Kerry:

   That is why I am going there on the way home and to make it crystal clear how passionately we feel about the events that have taken place there, i don't think he people of France have any doubt about America's understanding about what happened, about our personal sense of loss and our deep commitment to the people of France in this moment of trial.

2. Lily Tomlin:

   Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.

3. Reed Hastings:

   But it may be one of our best markets in the long term because when the Japanese society embraces a brand it is a very deep connection, so we're willing to make that investment knowing that it's not the quick route to success that might be in other countries.

4. RJ Intindola – (Gandolfo):

   Deep into the night, people I’ve known descend around me and deliver whispering reminders of moments abandoned.

5. Tom Zegan:

   Its only deep if you're short.

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