इंग्रजी

depth

gb/dˈɛpθ/ us/dˈɛpθ/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 2200
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम A2 quantity
1

Distance from top to bottom

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

वापर नमुना: the depth of [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depth' with 'height'; 'depth' is measured downward, not upward.
समानार्थी शब्द
thickness (Refers to the distance between two opposite surfaces, but not always vertical like 'depth'.) | height (Usually measures upward distance, opposite direction to 'depth'.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
height (Measures from bottom to top, opposite of depth.)
सहप्रयोग
water depth |depth of the ocean |measure depth |at a depth |sea depth
विषय
measurement |geography |science |space |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.
नाम B2 property
2

Complexity or intensity of ideas or feelings

When something shows strong feeling or deep thinking.

वापर नमुना: the depth of [emotion/idea]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'depth' here with physical distance; in this sense it is abstract.
समानार्थी शब्द
profoundness (More formal; emphasizes intellectual or emotional seriousness.) | intensity (Focuses on strength rather than complexity.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
shallowness (Lack of seriousness or complexity in thought or feeling.)
सहप्रयोग
depth of emotion |depth of knowledge |emotional depth |depth of understanding
विषय
emotions |communication |art |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.
नाम B2 entity
3

Lowest or most extreme point of a condition

A very bad or extreme time or state.

वापर नमुना: in the depths of [situation]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may not realize this is figurative and not about physical measurement.
समानार्थी शब्द
extremity (Formal; emphasizes being at a furthest limit.) | low point (Informal; refers to worst stage.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
peak (Highest or best point, opposite in metaphorical sense.)
सहप्रयोग
in the depths of despair |depths of winter |depths of poverty
विषय
life |emotions |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She is in the depths of sadness.
  • We are in the depths of winter now.
  • They lived in the depths of poverty.
नाम technical B1 quantity
4

Measurement from front to back

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

समानार्थी शब्द
length (General term for measurement; 'depth' is used for front-to-back dimension.)
सहप्रयोग
shelf depth |cupboard depth
विषय
measurement |design |space |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The desk has a depth of 60 centimeters.
  • Please check the shelf depth before buying boxes.
  • The cupboard’s depth allows for large plates.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The box has a depth of 30 cm.
  • I measured the cupboard's depth.
  • The table has a depth of one meter.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
depth
IPA
GB/dˈɛpθ/
US/dˈɛpθ/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
depth (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (depth)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: depth
  • Plural: depth, depths
संबंधित शब्द
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
वाक्प्रचार

in depth

1
/ˈɪn dˈɛpθ/
fixed phrase

Detailed and thorough manner

With a lot of detail and care.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

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

आपले पुन्हा स्वागत आहे!

पुढे सुरू ठेवण्यासाठी कृपया साइन इन करा

आपले खाते नाही का? साइन अप करा