shallow
Prononciation : [ˈʃæloʊ]
Mot
Contexte : « depth »
(adjective) when something is not deep. For example, if a pool has water that is only a little bit deep, it is shallow.
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The children played safely in the shallow end of the pool.
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The ocean was not shallow; it dropped off quickly into deep water.
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How shallow is the water at the beach today?
Contexte : « character »
(adjective) when someone lacks depth in their feelings, thoughts, or understanding. This means they might not think deeply about things or have strong emotions.
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She has a fun and shallow sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
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His comments were too shallow, showing he didn't really understand the topic.
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Why do you think some people have shallow conversations?
Contexte : « behavior »
(verb) to make something less deep or to reduce the depth of something.
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The workers decided to shallow the pond to make it easier for kids to play in.
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They did not want to shallow the river, as it would hurt the fish.
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Can we shallow the garden pond a bit for safety?
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