shallow
Pronunciation: [ˈʃæloʊ]
Word
Context: "depth"
(adjective) when something is not deep. For example, if a pool has water that is only a little bit deep, it is shallow.
Example
The children played safely in the shallow end of the pool.
Example
The ocean was not shallow; it dropped off quickly into deep water.
Example
How shallow is the water at the beach today?
Context: "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.
Example
She has a fun and shallow sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
Example
His comments were too shallow, showing he didn't really understand the topic.
Example
Why do you think some people have shallow conversations?
Context: "behavior"
(verb) to make something less deep or to reduce the depth of something.
Example
The workers decided to shallow the pond to make it easier for kids to play in.
Example
They did not want to shallow the river, as it would hurt the fish.
Example
Can we shallow the garden pond a bit for safety?
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