depression
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a long and difficult time when a country has very little business activity and many people lose their jobs.
a sustained, long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more economies; more severe than a recession.
Simple“During the great economic depression of the 1930s, many families struggled to buy food.”
In context“Economists still debate whether the current fiscal crisis will stabilise or descend into a full-scale depression similar to that of the previous century.”
Antonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
an area of low air pressure that often brings clouds and rain.
an atmospheric region of relatively low pressure, typically associated with unsettled weather and precipitation.
Simple“The weather forecast said a deep depression was moving in from the Atlantic.”
In context“As the tropical depression intensified over the warm ocean waters, meteorologists upgraded the warning to a hurricane watch.”
Synonymslow pressure systemcycloneAntonymsanticyclone - 03 C2 Proficiency
the act of pushing something down.
the physical act of pressing a part or lever downwards.
Simple“The depression of the key on the piano produces a clear, ringing note.”
In context“The rapid depression of the brake pedal caused the vehicle to skid on the icy surface.”
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage depression scale · severe depression
“Neuroimaging suggests that those with depression struggle to switch out of the DMN-heavy, rumination mode.”
“He has had depression in the past and still takes medication.”