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deeper

Pronunciation: [ˈdiːpər]

Word

Context: "physical measurement"

(adjective) when something goes further down or is more profound than something else. For example, if you have a hole in the ground, a deeper hole is one that goes further down than a regular one.

Example

The lake is much deeper than I expected; it's over 30 feet deep.

Example

This hole is not deeper than the last one we dug; it's actually much shallower.

Example

How much deeper is the water in this part of the lake compared to the other side?

Context: "emotion or thought"

(adjective) when feelings or thoughts are more intense or serious. If you think or feel something more than usual, you can say you have a deeper understanding or feeling.

Example

After talking for a long time, I felt a deeper connection with my friend.

Example

He doesn't have a deeper understanding of the topic; he only knows the basics.

Example

What makes your feelings deeper than they used to be?

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