deep

aggettivo

1. 1

   figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.

   The lake is extremely deep.

   We hiked into a deep valley between tall mountains.

   There was a deep layer of dust on the floor; the room had not been disturbed for many years.

   In the mid-1970s, the economy went into a deep recession.

2. 2

   figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Positioned far from the surface or other reference point, especially down through something or into something.

   Diving down to deep wrecks can be dangerous.

   I can't get the bullet out – it's too deep.

3. 3

   figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Positioned far from the boundaries of or main approaches to (the specified place); interior.

   He [the panda] comes from deepest Asia , high up in the remote mountains of Szechwan and Kansu. In addition to that he is further protected by the fact that he lives in the secure fastnesses of the bamboo jungles.

   Impressive though Egyptian culture was, it was in deep Africa that Jung came closer to understanding himself as a man.

   Films shot on location in deep Africa were still a rare exсерtion in 1960.

   Herodotus' remark about the Ethiopians 'who lived in the south' would refer to the people from deeper Africa, south of the Atlas Mountains, of whom a small number may here and there have seeped into North Africa, perhaps via the Nile Valley or by trans-Sahara trade routes, […]

4. 4

   figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction, especially front-to-back.

   The shelves are 30 centimetres deep. — They are deep shelves.

   That cyclist's deep chest allows him to draw more air.

5. 5

   figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.

   The water was waist-deep.

   There is an arm-deep hole in the wall.

6. 6

   figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. In a (specified) number of rows or layers.

   a crowd four deep along the funeral procession, with people two deep on the sidewalks

   The fleet of ships was fifty sail deep.

7. 7

   figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Voluminous.

   to take a deep breath / sigh / drink

   Serene, smiling, enigmatic, she faced him with no fear whatever showing in her dark eyes.[…]She put back a truant curl from her forehead where it had sought egress to the world, and looked him full in the face now, drawing a deep breath which caused the round of her bosom to lift the lace at her throat.

8. 8

   figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference.

   He is fielding at deep mid wicket.

   She hit a ball into deep center field.

9. 9

   figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Penetrating a long way, especially a long way forward.

   a deep volley

   a deep run into the opposition half

10. 10

    figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Positioned back, or downfield, towards one's own goal, or towards or behind one's baseline or similar reference point.

    Our defensive live is too deep. We need to move further up the field.

    She returns serve from a very deep position.

11. 11

    figuratoExtending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards. Further into the body.

    the brachialis is deep to the biceps

    The superficial fascia surrounds the body and includes subcutaneous fat; the deep fascia surrounds the musculoskeletal system; the meningeal fascia surrounds the nervous system; the visceral fascia surrounds body cavities and organs.

12. 12

    Complex, involved. Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious.

    That is a deep thought!

13. 13

    Complex, involved. Significant, not superficial, in extent.

    Your analysis does not cut deep enough yet.

    They're in deep discussion.

    And it's me you need to show / How deep is your love?

14. 14

    Complex, involved. Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure.

    a deep subject or plot

    Why it was that the ancients had no landscape painting, is a question deep almost as the mystery of life, and harder of solution than all the problems of jurisprudence combined.

15. 15

    Complex, involved. Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.

    Deepe clearks ſhe dumb's

    I never said I was deep, but I am profoundly shallow / My lack of knowledge is vast, and my horizons are narrow

16. 16

    Complex, involved. Inner, underlying, true; relating to one’s inner or private being rather than what is visible on the surface.

    Or doth she only seem to take ⁠The touch of change in calm or storm; ⁠But knows no more of transient form In her deep self, than some dead lake That holds the shadow of a lark ⁠Hung in the shadow of a heaven?

17. 17

    Low in pitch.

    She has a very deep contralto voice.

    The departure was not unduly prolonged.[…]Within the door Mrs. Spoker hastily imparted to Mrs. Love a few final sentiments on the subject of Divine Intention in the disposition of buckets; farewells and last commiserations; a deep, guttural instigation to the horse; and the wheels of the waggonette crunched heavily away into obscurity.

18. 18

    Highly saturated; rich.

    That's a very deep shade of blue.

    The spices impart a deep flavour to the dish.

    The day was cool and snappy for August, and the Rise all green with a lavish nature. Now we plunged into a deep shade with the boughs lacing each other overhead, and crossed dainty, rustic bridges over the cold trout-streams, the boards giving back the clatter of our horses' feet:[…].

19. 19

    Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).

    He was in a deep sleep.

20. 20

    Muddy; boggy; sandy; said of roads.

    The ways in that vale were very deep.

21. 21

    Distant in the past, ancient.

    deep time

    in the deep past

avverbio

1. 1

   Far, especially far down through something or into something, physically or figuratively.

   The ogre lived in a cave deep underground.

   We ventured deep into the forest.

   His problems lie deep in the subconscious.

   I am deep in debt.

2. 2

   In a profound, not superficial, manner.

   I thought long and deep.

   deep-laid

   Deep verſt in books and ſhallow in himſelf,

3. 3

   In large volume.

   breathe deep, drink deep

   A little Learning is a dang'rous Thing; / Drink deep, or taſte not the Pierian Spring:

4. 4

   Back towards one's own goal, baseline, or similar.

   He's normally a midfield player, but today he's playing deep.

sostantivo

1. 1

   The deep part of a lake, sea or ocean.

   creatures of the deep

2. 2

   The sea, the ocean.

   How few! yet how they creep / Through my fingers to the deep, / While I weep—while I weep! / O God! can I not grasp / Them with a tighter clasp?

3. 3

   A deep hole or pit, a water well; an abyss.

   Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterfalls: All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.

4. 4

   A deep or innermost part of something in general.

   And what delights can equal those ⁠That stir the spirit’s inner deeps, ⁠When one that loves but knows not, reaps A truth from one that loves and knows?

5. 5

   A silent time; quiet isolation.

   the deep of night

6. 6

   raroA deep shade of colour.

   For our blues we have the azures and ceruleans, lapis lazulis, the light and dusty, the powder blues, the deeps: royal, sapphire, navy, and marine […]

7. 7

   raroThe profound part of a problem.

8. 8

   A fielding position near the boundary.

   Russell is a safe pair of hands in the deep.

9. 9

   gergoA deep hotel pan.

   Coordinate term: shallow

verbo

1. 1

   gergoTo overthink; to treat as being deeper (“more profound, significant”) than in reality.

   ― Ugh, why are these road markings so awfully arranged? ― Quit deeping it bro, just drive, innit.

2. 2

   gergoTo think about, especially deeply (“profoundly”); to consider.

   No Picasso, I don't care about resistance (Deep dat).

   I think I better leave it. I don't wanna beat it, this is not a Michael phase. Every time I deep it, man dem wan' eat it. Trying to recycle, babe.

   I grew up so fucked but I didn't even deep it. I'm numb to the feelin' of grievin'.

Forme

plurale

deeps

comparativo

deeper, more deep

superlativo

deepest, most deep

passato

deeped

participio passato

deeped

participio presente

deeping

3ª persona singolare

deeps