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Deeply ˈdiːpli Adverb Bre Religious Disturbed Accident Opinion

Word deeply
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈdiːpli / NAmE / ˈdiːpli /
Example
  • she is deeply religious.
  • they were deeply disturbed by the accident.
  • opinion is deeply divided on this issue.
  • deeply rooted customs/ideas
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deeply

(adverb)BrE / ˈdiːpli / NAmE / ˈdiːpli /
  1. very; very much
    • She is deeply religious.
    • They were deeply disturbed by the accident.
    • Opinion is deeply divided on this issue.
    • deeply rooted customs/ideas
    • deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that somebody feels very strongly)
  2. used with some verbs to show that something is done in a very complete way
    • to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs)
    • sleep deeply (= in a way that makes it difficult for you to wake up)
    • to think deeply (= about all the aspects of something)
  3. to a depth that is quite a long way from the surface of something
    • to drill deeply into the wood
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