deep
/diːp/ adjective B2- 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.
- 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.
- Positioned far from the boundaries of or main approaches to (the specified place); interior.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Voluminous. · to take a deep breath / sigh / drink
- 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.
Comparative deeper · Superlative deepest
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He replied, however, in a tone of deep interest:
Fernand closed his eyes, a burning sensation passed across his brow, and he was compelled to support himself by the table to prevent his falling from his chair; but in spite of all his efforts, he could not refrain from uttering a deep groan, which, however, was lost amid the noisy felicitations of the company.
As Danglars approached the disappointed lover, he cast on him a look of deep meaning, while Fernand, as he slowly paced behind the happy pair, who seemed, in their own unmixed content, to have entirely forgotten that such a being as himself existed, was pale and abstracted; occasionally, however, a deep flush would overspread his countenance, and a nervous contraction distort his features, while, with an agitated and restless gaze, he would glance in the direction of Marseilles, like one who either anticipated or foresaw some great and important event.
But I excuse it, it is impossible to expect the son of a Girondin to be free from a small spice of the old leaven.” A deep crimson suffused the countenance of Villefort.
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