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אנגלית

depth

gb/dˈɛpθ/ us/dˈɛpθ/
A2 אנגלית
~ 2200
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם A2 quantity
1

Distance from top to bottom

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

תבנית שימוש: the depth of [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depth' with 'height'; 'depth' is measured downward, not upward.
מילים נרדפות
thickness (Refers to the distance between two opposite surfaces, but not always vertical like 'depth'.) | height (Usually measures upward distance, opposite direction to 'depth'.)
הפכים
height (Measures from bottom to top, opposite of depth.)
צירופים
water depth |depth of the ocean |measure depth |at a depth |sea depth
נושאים
measurement |geography |science |space |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.
שם עצם B2 property
2

Complexity or intensity of ideas or feelings

When something shows strong feeling or deep thinking.

תבנית שימוש: the depth of [emotion/idea]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'depth' here with physical distance; in this sense it is abstract.
מילים נרדפות
profoundness (More formal; emphasizes intellectual or emotional seriousness.) | intensity (Focuses on strength rather than complexity.)
הפכים
shallowness (Lack of seriousness or complexity in thought or feeling.)
צירופים
depth of emotion |depth of knowledge |emotional depth |depth of understanding
נושאים
emotions |communication |art |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • 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.
שם עצם B2 entity
3

Lowest or most extreme point of a condition

A very bad or extreme time or state.

תבנית שימוש: in the depths of [situation]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may not realize this is figurative and not about physical measurement.
מילים נרדפות
extremity (Formal; emphasizes being at a furthest limit.) | low point (Informal; refers to worst stage.)
הפכים
peak (Highest or best point, opposite in metaphorical sense.)
צירופים
in the depths of despair |depths of winter |depths of poverty
נושאים
life |emotions |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • She is in the depths of sadness.
  • We are in the depths of winter now.
  • They lived in the depths of poverty.
שם עצם technical B1 quantity
4

Measurement from front to back

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

מילים נרדפות
length (General term for measurement; 'depth' is used for front-to-back dimension.)
צירופים
shelf depth |cupboard depth
נושאים
measurement |design |space |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • The desk has a depth of 60 centimeters.
  • Please check the shelf depth before buying boxes.
  • The cupboard’s depth allows for large plates.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The box has a depth of 30 cm.
  • I measured the cupboard's depth.
  • The table has a depth of one meter.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
depth
IPA
GB/dˈɛpθ/
US/dˈɛpθ/
הברות והטעמה
depth (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (depth)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: depth
  • Plural: depth, depths
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים

in depth

1
/ˈɪn dˈɛpθ/
fixed phrase

Detailed and thorough manner

With a lot of detail and care.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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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