İngilizce

depth

gb/dˈɛpθ/ us/dˈɛpθ/
A2 İngilizce
~ 2200
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim A2 quantity
1

Distance from top to bottom

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

Kullanım kalıbı: the depth of [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depth' with 'height'; 'depth' is measured downward, not upward.
Eş anlamlılar
thickness (Refers to the distance between two opposite surfaces, but not always vertical like 'depth'.) | height (Usually measures upward distance, opposite direction to 'depth'.)
Zıt anlamlılar
height (Measures from bottom to top, opposite of depth.)
Eşdizimler
water depth |depth of the ocean |measure depth |at a depth |sea depth
Konular
measurement |geography |science |space |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.
İsim B2 property
2

Complexity or intensity of ideas or feelings

When something shows strong feeling or deep thinking.

Kullanım kalıbı: the depth of [emotion/idea]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'depth' here with physical distance; in this sense it is abstract.
Eş anlamlılar
profoundness (More formal; emphasizes intellectual or emotional seriousness.) | intensity (Focuses on strength rather than complexity.)
Zıt anlamlılar
shallowness (Lack of seriousness or complexity in thought or feeling.)
Eşdizimler
depth of emotion |depth of knowledge |emotional depth |depth of understanding
Konular
emotions |communication |art |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.
İsim B2 entity
3

Lowest or most extreme point of a condition

A very bad or extreme time or state.

Kullanım kalıbı: in the depths of [situation]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may not realize this is figurative and not about physical measurement.
Eş anlamlılar
extremity (Formal; emphasizes being at a furthest limit.) | low point (Informal; refers to worst stage.)
Zıt anlamlılar
peak (Highest or best point, opposite in metaphorical sense.)
Eşdizimler
in the depths of despair |depths of winter |depths of poverty
Konular
life |emotions |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • She is in the depths of sadness.
  • We are in the depths of winter now.
  • They lived in the depths of poverty.
İsim technical B1 quantity
4

Measurement from front to back

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

Eş anlamlılar
length (General term for measurement; 'depth' is used for front-to-back dimension.)
Eşdizimler
shelf depth |cupboard depth
Konular
measurement |design |space |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • The desk has a depth of 60 centimeters.
  • Please check the shelf depth before buying boxes.
  • The cupboard’s depth allows for large plates.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The box has a depth of 30 cm.
  • I measured the cupboard's depth.
  • The table has a depth of one meter.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
depth
IPA
GB/dˈɛpθ/
US/dˈɛpθ/
Heceler ve vurgu
depth (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (depth)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: depth
  • Plural: depth, depths
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler

in depth

1
/ˈɪn dˈɛpθ/
fixed phrase

Detailed and thorough manner

With a lot of detail and care.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

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

Tekrar hoş geldiniz!

Devam etmek için lütfen oturum açın

Hesabınız yok mu? Kayıt olun