depths
Prononciation : [dɛpθs]
Contexte : « measurement »
(noun) the distance down from the top to the bottom of something. When we talk about the depths of a pool, we mean how deep it is from the water's surface to the bottom.
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The depths of the ocean are much greater than most people realize.
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The pool's depths are not significant enough for diving safely.
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What are the depths of the lake compared to the river?
Contexte : « emotion »
(noun) a very deep feeling or emotion. When someone feels something very strongly, we might say they are at the depths of happiness or sadness.
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She felt the depths of joy when she saw her family after a long time.
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He didn't experience the depths of sadness during the breakup.
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Have you ever felt the depths of fear during a scary movie?
Contexte : « knowledge »
(noun) a deep understanding or knowledge about a subject. When someone has the depths of knowledge on a topic, it means they understand it really well.
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The professor shared the depths of his knowledge about the ancient civilization.
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Her comments showed she didn't have the depths of understanding necessary to discuss the topic.
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What are the depths of your knowledge in science?