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deep(adverb)BrE / diːp / NAmE / diːp / - a long way below the surface of something or a long way inside or into something
- Dig deeper!
- The miners were trapped deep underground.
- whales that feed deep beneath the waves
- He gazed deep into her eyes.
- They sat and talked deep into the night (= until very late).
- deep in the forest
- He stood with his hands deep in his pockets.
- We decided to go deeper into the jungle.
- deeply in love
- deeply shocked.
- She can seem stern, but deep down she’s a very kind person.
- if you know something deep down, you know your true feelings about something, although you may not admit them to yourself
- Deep down I still loved him.
- if something is true deep down, it is really like that, although it may not be obvious to people
- He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure.
- to search thoroughly for information
- You'll need to dig deep into the records to find the figures you want.
- to try hard to provide the money, equipment, etc. that is needed
- We're asking you to dig deep for the earthquake victims.
- to spend a lot of your own money on something
- to be felt in a strong way, especially for a long time
- Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep.
- Dignity and pride run deep in this community.
- a person who seems to be quiet or shy may surprise you by knowing a lot or having deep feelings
Word Origin- Old English dēop (adjective), dīope, dēope (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch diep and German tief, also to dip.
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