Engelsk

deep

gb/dˈip/ us/dˈip/
A2 Engelsk
~ 2000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective A2 property
1

Extending far from top to bottom

Going a long way down from the top or surface.

Bruksmønster: a deep [hole/body of water]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deep' with 'high'; 'deep' is used for downward measurement, not upward.
Synonymer
profound (More formal; often used figuratively for ideas or emotions.)
Antonymer
shallow (Describes something with little depth from top to bottom.)
Ordkombinasjoner
deep water |deep hole |deep river |deep snow
Temaer
measurement |geography |daily life |core_vocabulary |space
Eksempler
  • The lake is so deep that no one has reached the bottom.
  • They dug a deep hole for the new tree.
  • The canyon has deep cliffs that drop hundreds of meters.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The water is very deep here.
  • He made a deep hole in the sand.
  • This river is deep and slow.
adjective B1 property
2

Strong or intense emotion or quality

Very strong in feeling, thought, or quality.

Bruksmønster: a deep [feeling/understanding/love]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may overuse 'very' before 'deep' when it's unnecessary ('very deep love' sounds redundant).
Synonymer
intense (Similar strength but often used for physical sensations as well.)
Antonymer
slight (Describes a weak or small degree of feeling or quality.)
Ordkombinasjoner
deep love |deep respect |deep understanding |deep sadness
Temaer
emotions |thinking |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She has a deep love for her hometown.
  • His deep understanding of the subject impressed everyone.
  • They felt deep sadness after the loss.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I have deep respect for my teacher.
  • She feels deep sadness today.
  • He has a deep understanding of math.
adjective A2 property
3

Low-pitched in sound

Making a low sound, not high.

Bruksmønster: a deep [voice/sound/boom]
Synonymer
low-pitched (Technical-sounding term; less common in casual speech.)
Antonymer
high-pitched (Describes sounds with a high frequency.)
Ordkombinasjoner
deep voice |deep rumble |deep tone
Temaer
music |sound |core_vocabulary |communication
Eksempler
  • He spoke in a deep voice that filled the room.
  • The drum made a deep, resonant sound.
  • We heard a deep rumble from the mountains.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • He has a deep voice.
  • The drum makes a deep sound.
  • I hear a deep noise outside.
adjective A2 property
4

Far inside or away from surface

Far inside from the edge or surface.

Bruksmønster: deep in [a place/something]
Synonymer
inward (Focuses on direction rather than distance.)
Antonymer
nearby (Located close to an edge or surface.)
Ordkombinasjoner
deep in the forest |deep within the cave
Temaer
spatial |core_vocabulary |space
Eksempler
  • They found a hidden lake deep in the forest.
  • Deep inside the cave, it was completely dark.
  • He lives deep in the countryside.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I saw a house deep in the forest.
  • She walked deep into the cave.
  • They live deep in the mountains.
adjective B2 property
5

Complex or far-reaching in time/thought

Very complex or going far into time.

Bruksmønster: deep [history/analysis/thought]
Synonymer
profound (Often carries more formality and seriousness.)
Antonymer
simple (Not complex; easy to understand.)
Ordkombinasjoner
deep analysis |deep history
Temaer
thinking |history |core_vocabulary |time
Eksempler
  • The professor gave a deep analysis of the text.
  • This tradition has deep roots in history.
  • They had a deep discussion about philosophy.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • We had a deep talk about life.
  • This custom has deep history.
  • She gave a deep study of the book.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
deep
IPA
GB/dˈip/
US/dˈip/
Stavelser og trykk
deep (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (deep)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
  • Base: deep
  • Comparative: deeper
  • Superlative: deepest
Ordfamilie
Forms
deeper adjective deepest adjective
Core family
depth noun A2 deeply adverb B1
Related words
deepen verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
shallow adjective A2
Advanced or less common
deepness noun
Uttrykk

deep down

1
/dˈip dˈaʊn/
fixed phrase

At basic inner emotional level

In your true feelings, even if you don't show them.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • When they started talking about quantum physics, I felt out of my depth.
  • He was out of his depth in his new job.

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