deeply
gb/dˈipli/ us/dˈipli/
B1
English
~ 2400
nagyon, mélységesen, mélyen, mélyre, őszintén
B1
1
nagyon
A1
mélységesen
C1
Usage pattern:
deeply [verb/adjective]
She was deeply concerned about the news.
Nagyon aggódott a hír miatt.
I deeply regret what I said.
Mélységesen sajnálom, amit mondtam.
He is deeply involved in community projects.
The speech deeply moved the audience.
They were deeply grateful for the help.
Learner examples
I am deeply sorry.
Nagyon sajnálom.
She is deeply happy today.
Ma nagyon boldog.
He is deeply tired after work.
We are deeply thankful for your help.
They are deeply interested in the project.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deeply' with 'very' in all cases, but 'deeply' is usually used with feelings, emotions, or serious involvement rather than simple adjectives like 'big'.
Meaning
to a great extent
Collocations
deeply concerned
|deeply moved
|deeply regret
|deeply involved
|deeply grateful
Synonyms
profoundly (Slightly more formal and often used in academic or serious contexts.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates only a small degree or extent, the opposite of 'deeply'.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very much or a lot.
To a very great degree or intensity.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
deeply [verb] into [something]
The treasure was deeply buried under the sand.
A kincs mélyen a homok alatt volt elásva.
The roots grow deeply into the soil.
A gyökerek mélyre nőnek a talajba.
The submarine traveled deeply underwater.
Learner examples
The box is deeply under the ground.
A doboz mélyen a föld alatt van.
The fish swam deeply in the sea.
A hal mélyen lent úszott a tengerben.
The tree is deeply in the earth.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'deeply' with 'deep' in this sense; 'deeply' modifies verbs, while 'deep' is an adjective or adverb in some cases.
Meaning
far below the surface
Collocations
deeply buried
|deeply rooted
|deeply underwater
Synonyms
far down (A plain description of position below a surface.)
Antonyms
shallowly (Near the surface, opposite of far down.)
Themes
nature
|space
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Far down from the top or surface.
At or to a point far down from the top or surface.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
deeply [verb]
I deeply believe in equal rights.
Mélyen hiszek az egyenlő jogokban.
They deeply respect their teacher.
Mélyen tisztelik a tanárukat.
She deeply values her friendships.
Learner examples
I deeply believe this is true.
Mélyen hiszem, hogy ez igaz.
They deeply respect him.
Mélyen tisztelik őt.
She deeply values her family.
Meaning
with strong sincerity
Collocations
deeply believe
|deeply respect
|deeply value
Synonyms
earnestly (Implies serious and heartfelt intent, often formal.)
Antonyms
casually (Without serious thought or feeling.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a very serious and sincere way.
In a way that shows strong sincerity, seriousness, or emotional intensity.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deeply
IPA
GB/dˈipli/
US/dˈipli/
Syllables & stress
deeply (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (deeply)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: deeply
- Plural: deeplies
Word family
Expressions
deeply in love
1/dˈipli ˈɪn lˈʌv/
fixed phrase
very much in love
Loving someone very much.
Examples
- They are deeply in love and plan to marry soon.
- She realized she was deeply in love with him.
deeply moved
1/dˈipli mˈuvd/
fixed phrase
greatly affected emotionally
Feeling strong emotions because of something.
Examples
- The audience was deeply moved by the performance.
- He was deeply moved by her kindness.
deeply rooted
1/dˈipli ɹˈutɪd/
fixed phrase
firmly established over time
Existing for a long time and not easy to change.
Examples
- The tradition is deeply rooted in their culture.
- These beliefs are deeply rooted in history.