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1. (of a hole, water, ravine, cut, etc) Having its bottom far down.
2. Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious.

   That is a deep thought

3. Seriously or to a significant extent, not superficial.

   I just meant to help out a little, but now I'm deep into it

   They're deep in discussion

   I feel it deep in my heart

4. In extent in a direction away from the observer.

   The shelves are 30cm deep

5. Thick in a vertical direction.

   That cyclist's deep chest allows him to draw more air

   There was a deep layer of soot over the window

6. Voluminous

   to take a deep breath / sigh / drink

7. Low in pitch

   She has a very deep contralto

8. colors: Dark and highly saturated

   That's a very deep shade of blue

   He is fielding at deep mid wicket.

9. a long way inside

   deep into the forest

10. in a number of rows or layers

    A crowd three deep along the funeral procession

11. sleep: difficult to awake

    in a deep sleep

12. right into one's mind

    He looked deep into her eyes

13. with a lot of

    deep in debt

Antonyms

• Shallow