Englanti

depth

gb/dˈɛpθ/ us/dˈɛpθ/
A2 Englanti
~ 2200
Merkitykset
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Substantiivi A2 quantity
1

Distance from top to bottom

How far it is from the top of something to the bottom.

Käyttömalli: the depth of [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depth' with 'height'; 'depth' is measured downward, not upward.
Synonyymit
thickness (Refers to the distance between two opposite surfaces, but not always vertical like 'depth'.) | height (Usually measures upward distance, opposite direction to 'depth'.)
Antonyymit
height (Measures from bottom to top, opposite of depth.)
Kollokaatiot
water depth |depth of the ocean |measure depth |at a depth |sea depth
Teemat
measurement |geography |science |space |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • The depth of the lake is over 30 meters.
  • Divers measured the depth before entering the water.
  • The submarine descended to a depth of 500 meters.
  • This pool has a maximum depth of two meters.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • The depth of the box is 20 cm.
  • We measured the depth of the hole.
  • The sea has great depth here.
  • The pool has a depth of 1.5 meters.
Substantiivi B2 property
2

Complexity or intensity of ideas or feelings

When something shows strong feeling or deep thinking.

Käyttömalli: the depth of [emotion/idea]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'depth' here with physical distance; in this sense it is abstract.
Synonyymit
profoundness (More formal; emphasizes intellectual or emotional seriousness.) | intensity (Focuses on strength rather than complexity.)
Antonyymit
shallowness (Lack of seriousness or complexity in thought or feeling.)
Kollokaatiot
depth of emotion |depth of knowledge |emotional depth |depth of understanding
Teemat
emotions |communication |art |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • Her speech revealed great depth of understanding.
  • The actor brought emotional depth to the role.
  • This book lacks the depth needed for serious study.
  • He admired the depth of her compassion.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • She spoke with great depth of feeling.
  • His painting shows emotional depth.
  • The teacher has depth in history knowledge.
  • This movie has no depth in its story.
Substantiivi B2 entity
3

Lowest or most extreme point of a condition

A very bad or extreme time or state.

Käyttömalli: in the depths of [situation]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may not realize this is figurative and not about physical measurement.
Synonyymit
extremity (Formal; emphasizes being at a furthest limit.) | low point (Informal; refers to worst stage.)
Antonyymit
peak (Highest or best point, opposite in metaphorical sense.)
Kollokaatiot
in the depths of despair |depths of winter |depths of poverty
Teemat
life |emotions |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • She was in the depths of grief after his death.
  • In the depths of winter, the village was cut off by snow.
  • They struggled through the depths of financial crisis.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • She is in the depths of sadness.
  • We are in the depths of winter now.
  • They lived in the depths of poverty.
Substantiivi technical B1 quantity
4

Measurement from front to back

How far it is from the front to the back of something.

Synonyymit
length (General term for measurement; 'depth' is used for front-to-back dimension.)
Kollokaatiot
shelf depth |cupboard depth
Teemat
measurement |design |space |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • The desk has a depth of 60 centimeters.
  • Please check the shelf depth before buying boxes.
  • The cupboard’s depth allows for large plates.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • The box has a depth of 30 cm.
  • I measured the cupboard's depth.
  • The table has a depth of one meter.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
depth
IPA
GB/dˈɛpθ/
US/dˈɛpθ/
Tavut ja painotus
depth (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (depth)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: depth
  • Plural: depth, depths
Sanaperhe
Forms
depths noun
Core family
deep adjective A2 deeply adverb B1 deepen verb B1
Related words
deepness noun
Negative and opposite forms
shallow adjective A2
Ilmaukset

in depth

1
/ˈɪn dˈɛpθ/
fixed phrase

Detailed and thorough manner

With a lot of detail and care.

Esimerkit
  • The topic will be discussed in depth at the meeting.
  • She studied the problem in depth before deciding.

out of one's depth

2
/ˈaʊt əv wˈʌnz dˈɛpθ/
idiom

Beyond one's ability or knowledge

In a situation that is too hard for you to manage or understand.

Esimerkit
  • He felt out of his depth in his new job.
  • She was out of her depth with advanced math problems.

to the depths of one's soul/being/heart

3
/tə ðə dˈɛpθs əv wˈʌnz sˈulbɪŋhˈɛɹt/
fixed phrase literary

Profoundly and completely emotionally

Very deeply in your feelings or thoughts.

Esimerkit
  • She loved him to the depths of her soul.
  • He was moved to the depths of his heart by her words.

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