deep
gb/dˈip/ us/dˈip/
A2
English
~ 2000
mély, mélyen, valaminek a mélyén, hosszú múltra visszatekintő, mélyreható
A2
1
mély
A2
Usage pattern:
a deep [hole/body of water]
The lake is so deep that no one has reached the bottom.
A tó olyan mély, hogy még senki sem érte el az alját.
They dug a deep hole for the new tree.
Mély gödröt ástak az új fának.
The canyon has deep cliffs that drop hundreds of meters.
Learner examples
The water is very deep here.
Itt nagyon mély a víz.
He made a deep hole in the sand.
Mély gödröt ásott a homokba.
This river is deep and slow.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deep' with 'high'; 'deep' is used for downward measurement, not upward.
Meaning
Extending far from top to bottom
Collocations
deep water
|deep hole
|deep river
|deep snow
Synonyms
profound (More formal; often used figuratively for ideas or emotions.)
Antonyms
shallow (Describes something with little depth from top to bottom.)
Themes
measurement
|geography
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definition
Going a long way down from the top or surface.
Extending a great distance from the top or surface to the bottom.
B1
2
mély
B1
Usage pattern:
a deep [feeling/understanding/love]
She has a deep love for her hometown.
Mély szeretetet érez a szülővárosa iránt.
His deep understanding of the subject impressed everyone.
A téma mély ismerete mindenkit lenyűgözött.
They felt deep sadness after the loss.
Learner examples
I have deep respect for my teacher.
Mély tiszteletet érzek a tanárom iránt.
She feels deep sadness today.
Ma mély szomorúságot érez.
He has a deep understanding of math.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'very' before 'deep' when it's unnecessary ('very deep love' sounds redundant).
Meaning
Strong or intense emotion or quality
Collocations
deep love
|deep respect
|deep understanding
|deep sadness
Synonyms
intense (Similar strength but often used for physical sensations as well.)
Antonyms
slight (Describes a weak or small degree of feeling or quality.)
Themes
emotions
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very strong in feeling, thought, or quality.
Having a strong or extreme degree of an emotion, thought, or other quality.
A2
3
mély
A2
Usage pattern:
a deep [voice/sound/boom]
He spoke in a deep voice that filled the room.
Mély hangon beszélt, és a hangja betöltötte a szobát.
The drum made a deep, resonant sound.
A dob mély, zengő hangot adott.
We heard a deep rumble from the mountains.
Learner examples
He has a deep voice.
Mély hangja van.
The drum makes a deep sound.
A dob mély hangot ad.
I hear a deep noise outside.
Meaning
Low-pitched in sound
Collocations
deep voice
|deep rumble
|deep tone
Synonyms
low-pitched (Technical-sounding term; less common in casual speech.)
Antonyms
high-pitched (Describes sounds with a high frequency.)
Themes
music
|sound
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
Making a low sound, not high.
Having a low pitch or tone in sound.
A2
4
mélyen
A2
Usage pattern:
deep in [a place/something]
They found a hidden lake deep in the forest.
Egy rejtett tavat találtak az erdő mélyén.
Deep inside the cave, it was completely dark.
A barlang mélyén teljes sötétség volt.
He lives deep in the countryside.
Learner examples
I saw a house deep in the forest.
Láttam egy házat az erdő mélyén.
She walked deep into the cave.
A barlang mélyére sétált.
They live deep in the mountains.
Meaning
Far inside or away from surface
Collocations
deep in the forest
|deep within the cave
Synonyms
inward (Focuses on direction rather than distance.)
Antonyms
nearby (Located close to an edge or surface.)
Themes
spatial
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definition
Far inside from the edge or surface.
Located far inward from the outer edge or surface.
B2
5
Usage pattern:
deep [history/analysis/thought]
The professor gave a deep analysis of the text.
A professzor mélyreható elemzést adott a szövegről.
This tradition has deep roots in history.
Ennek a hagyománynak mély történelmi gyökerei vannak.
They had a deep discussion about philosophy.
Learner examples
We had a deep talk about life.
Mély beszélgetésünk volt az életről.
This custom has deep history.
Ennek a szokásnak hosszú múltja van.
She gave a deep study of the book.
Meaning
Complex or far-reaching in time/thought
Collocations
deep analysis
|deep history
Synonyms
profound (Often carries more formality and seriousness.)
Antonyms
simple (Not complex; easy to understand.)
Themes
thinking
|history
|core_vocabulary
|time
Definition
Very complex or going far into time.
Involving great complexity or extending far back or forward in time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deep
IPA
GB/dˈip/
US/dˈip/
Syllables & stress
deep (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (deep)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: deep
- Comparative: deeper
- Superlative: deepest
Word family
Expressions
deep down
1/dˈip dˈaʊn/
fixed phrase
At basic inner emotional level
In your true feelings, even if you don't show them.
Examples
- Deep down, he knew she was right.
- She acts confident, but deep down she's nervous.
go off the deep end
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔf ðə dˈip ˈɛnd/
idiom
informal
React in an uncontrolled extreme way
To become very angry, upset, or crazy about something suddenly.
Examples
- She went off the deep end when she heard about the accident.
- Don't go off the deep end—it's just a small problem.
in deep water
1/ˈɪn dˈip wˈɔtɚ/
idiom
In serious trouble or difficulty
In serious trouble or facing big problems.
Examples
- After missing the deadline, he was in deep water with his boss.
- Without enough money to pay the rent, they're in deep water.
out of your depth
1/ˈaʊt əv jˈʊɹ dˈɛpθ/
idiom
In situation too difficult to handle/understand fully
In a situation too hard for your skill or knowledge.
Examples
- When they started talking about quantum physics, I felt out of my depth.
- He was out of his depth in his new job.