ஆங்கிலம்

depth

gb/dˈɛpθ/ us/dˈɛpθ/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 quantity
1

Distance from top to bottom

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

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the depth of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depth' with 'height'; 'depth' is measured downward, not upward.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
thickness (Refers to the distance between two opposite surfaces, but not always vertical like 'depth'.) | height (Usually measures upward distance, opposite direction to 'depth'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
height (Measures from bottom to top, opposite of depth.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
water depth |depth of the ocean |measure depth |at a depth |sea depth
கருப்பொருள்கள்
measurement |geography |science |space |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 property
2

Complexity or intensity of ideas or feelings

When something shows strong feeling or deep thinking.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the depth of [emotion/idea]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'depth' here with physical distance; in this sense it is abstract.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
profoundness (More formal; emphasizes intellectual or emotional seriousness.) | intensity (Focuses on strength rather than complexity.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
shallowness (Lack of seriousness or complexity in thought or feeling.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
depth of emotion |depth of knowledge |emotional depth |depth of understanding
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |communication |art |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
3

Lowest or most extreme point of a condition

A very bad or extreme time or state.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: in the depths of [situation]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may not realize this is figurative and not about physical measurement.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
extremity (Formal; emphasizes being at a furthest limit.) | low point (Informal; refers to worst stage.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
peak (Highest or best point, opposite in metaphorical sense.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
in the depths of despair |depths of winter |depths of poverty
கருப்பொருள்கள்
life |emotions |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She is in the depths of sadness.
  • We are in the depths of winter now.
  • They lived in the depths of poverty.
பெயர்ச்சொல் technical B1 quantity
4

Measurement from front to back

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

இணைச்சொற்கள்
length (General term for measurement; 'depth' is used for front-to-back dimension.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
shelf depth |cupboard depth
கருப்பொருள்கள்
measurement |design |space |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The desk has a depth of 60 centimeters.
  • Please check the shelf depth before buying boxes.
  • The cupboard’s depth allows for large plates.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The box has a depth of 30 cm.
  • I measured the cupboard's depth.
  • The table has a depth of one meter.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
depth
IPA
GB/dˈɛpθ/
US/dˈɛpθ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
depth (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (depth)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: depth
  • Plural: depth, depths
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்

in depth

1
/ˈɪn dˈɛpθ/
fixed phrase

Detailed and thorough manner

With a lot of detail and care.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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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