Abyssal and Shallow

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Abyssal adjective - Relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters.

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Shallow is an antonym for abyssal.

Nearby Word: abyss

Shallow adjective - Lacking significant physical depth.

Usage example: the dog quickly dug a shallow hole that was barely deep enough to accommodate his bone

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Abyssal is an antonym for shallow.

Nearby Words: shallowed, shallowing

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