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Definition depth in British English

depth noun

noun
/depθ/
1

the distance from the top to the bottom of something, for example the sea, a river, or a hole

Example

What's the depth of the water here?

Example

The pool ranges from 1 to 4 metres in depth.

Example

Pour oil into a pan to a depth of 1 inch.

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1.1

the distance from the front to the back of something, for example a cupboard or drawer

Example

Measure the width and depth of the shelf.

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1.2

the fact that something is very deep or very long from front to back

Example

Any small object would be difficult to find because of the depth of the water.

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Example

His earlier albums were very popular but lacked depth.

Example

She obviously had hidden depths of talent.

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3

the great amount of knowledge or information that a person has or a piece of writing contains

Example

I was impressed by the depth of his understanding.

Example

The newspaper is proud of the depth of its coverage of international affairs.

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Example

These latest figures have confirmed the depth of the economic recession.

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5

the great strength of a feeling

Example

I found it hard to understand the depth of her love for this man.

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6

the very bright quality of a colour

Example

The plant produces flowers with a wonderful depth of colour.

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7

if a picture has depth, it does not look flat but looks as if there is a distance between the things at the front and the background

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8

the low and loud quality of a sound

Example

his unmistakable voice with its depth and richness

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Definition depth in British English