Depth Definition & Meaning
depth
- noun
- the extent downward or backward or inward; "the depth of the water"; "depth of a shelf"; "depth of a closet"
- degree of psychological or intellectual profundity
- (usually plural) the deepest and most remote part; "from the depths of darkest Africa"; "signals received from the depths of space"
- (usually plural) a low moral state; "he had sunk to the depths of addiction"
- the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas
- the attribute or quality of being deep, strong, or intense; "the depth of his breathing"; "the depth of his sighs," "the depth of his emotion"
"Depth" in song lyrics
See how depth is used in real songs:
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"cut holes flake praying we fall to hells depth"
1200 Techniques — Karma -
"Exposing a bottomless depth"
Aesop Rock f/ Illogic — One Brick -
"I'll be bomb droppin, verses, that be so depth"
A.G. f/ Big Pun, KRS-One — Drop it Heavy
Words that rhyme with depth
Usage tips for "depth"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "depth" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for depth to find words that pair well.
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- What does depth mean?
- the extent downward or backward or inward; "the depth of the water"; "depth of a shelf"; "depth of a closet" degree of psychological or intellectual profundity (usually plural) the deepest and most remote part; "from the depths of darkest Africa"; "signals received from the depths of space" (usually plural) a low moral state; "he had sunk to the depths of addiction" the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas the attribute or quality of being deep, strong, or intense
- What part of speech is depth?
- Depth is a noun.
- How many definitions does depth have?
- Depth has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).