Deep
Example: The lake is deep and difficult to cross
Definition
"Deep" describes a great distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something, such as water, a hole, or a space. It often emphasizes considerable depth that can affect how difficult it is to cross or measure, like in the phrase 'The lake is deep and difficult to cross.'
Etymology
The word "deep" comes from the Old English word 'deop,' which has Germanic origins related to the Dutch 'diep' and German 'tief.' Did you know that its use dates back to before 900 AD, showing how important the concept of depth was even in early language?
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"Deep" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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