Deep and Shallow

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Deep

Deep adjective - Extending far downward.
Usage example: the ax made a deep cut into the wood
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Shallow is an antonym for deep in topics: big, intense, astute, abstract, absorbed.
Nearby Words: deeply, deepen, deepness, deepened, deepening

Shallow

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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Deep is an antonym for shallow in topics: superficial, unintelligent, not deep.
Nearby Words: shallowed, shallowing
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  • Military Mashup Machine Probably no more of a mash-up than the LSTs ('Landing Ship Tank's) of WWII, which had to be good in both deep and shallow water.
    Source: Military Mashup Machine
  • Video Game / Spy Hunter Super Drowning Skills: The first level of Super Spy Hunter has sections of shallow and deep water and jumps over them.
    Source: Video Game / Spy Hunter
  • Video Game / Mario Kart Notable obstacles are shallow and deep water (though in 7 deep water can typically be driven through instead of being an obstacle), Cheep-Cheeps, and crabs (which in 7 look like Sidesteppers from Mario Bros.).
    Source: Video Game / Mario Kart
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