Engelsk

depth

gb/dˈɛpθ/ us/dˈɛpθ/
A2 Engelsk
~ 2200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv A2 quantity
1

Distance from top to bottom

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

Bruksmønster: the depth of [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depth' with 'height'; 'depth' is measured downward, not upward.
Synonymer
thickness (Refers to the distance between two opposite surfaces, but not always vertical like 'depth'.) | height (Usually measures upward distance, opposite direction to 'depth'.)
Antonymer
height (Measures from bottom to top, opposite of depth.)
Ordkombinasjoner
water depth |depth of the ocean |measure depth |at a depth |sea depth
Temaer
measurement |geography |science |space |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.
Substantiv B2 property
2

Complexity or intensity of ideas or feelings

When something shows strong feeling or deep thinking.

Bruksmønster: the depth of [emotion/idea]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse 'depth' here with physical distance; in this sense it is abstract.
Synonymer
profoundness (More formal; emphasizes intellectual or emotional seriousness.) | intensity (Focuses on strength rather than complexity.)
Antonymer
shallowness (Lack of seriousness or complexity in thought or feeling.)
Ordkombinasjoner
depth of emotion |depth of knowledge |emotional depth |depth of understanding
Temaer
emotions |communication |art |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.
Substantiv B2 entity
3

Lowest or most extreme point of a condition

A very bad or extreme time or state.

Bruksmønster: in the depths of [situation]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may not realize this is figurative and not about physical measurement.
Synonymer
extremity (Formal; emphasizes being at a furthest limit.) | low point (Informal; refers to worst stage.)
Antonymer
peak (Highest or best point, opposite in metaphorical sense.)
Ordkombinasjoner
in the depths of despair |depths of winter |depths of poverty
Temaer
life |emotions |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • She is in the depths of sadness.
  • We are in the depths of winter now.
  • They lived in the depths of poverty.
Substantiv technical B1 quantity
4

Measurement from front to back

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

Synonymer
length (General term for measurement; 'depth' is used for front-to-back dimension.)
Ordkombinasjoner
shelf depth |cupboard depth
Temaer
measurement |design |space |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The desk has a depth of 60 centimeters.
  • Please check the shelf depth before buying boxes.
  • The cupboard’s depth allows for large plates.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The box has a depth of 30 cm.
  • I measured the cupboard's depth.
  • The table has a depth of one meter.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
depth
IPA
GB/dˈɛpθ/
US/dˈɛpθ/
Stavelser og trykk
depth (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (depth)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: depth
  • Plural: depth, depths
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk

in depth

1
/ˈɪn dˈɛpθ/
fixed phrase

Detailed and thorough manner

With a lot of detail and care.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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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