Word
deeper
Phoneticsdeep·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdipɝ/
UK/dˈiːpɐ/
Definition
adj. going further down from the surface or further into the middle of something. You can also use it to describe a feeling or a sound that is more intense or serious.
adj. extending further downward from the top or inward from the surface than a previous point of reference. Often used figuratively to describe increased complexity, intensity, or lower pitch.
Examples
“The water gets deeper as you walk away from the shore.”
“After studying the basic facts, the students wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the historical causes of the war.”
“The architect suggested that digging a deeper foundation would be necessary to support the additional weight of the proposed glass atrium.”
Examples
simple
“The water gets deeper as you walk away from the shore.”
contextual
“After studying the basic facts, the students wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the historical causes of the war.”
complex
“The architect suggested that digging a deeper foundation would be necessary to support the additional weight of the proposed glass atrium.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “deeper” in context.
Usage
The comparative form of 'deep'. It can function as both a physical descriptor and a figurative intensifier for abstract nouns like 'understanding' or 'meaning'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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