depth

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the distance from the front of something to the back.

n. the horizontal dimension of an object measured from front to back, such as a shelf or a piece of furniture.

“Check the depth of the closet to make sure your coat hangers will fit.”

“The kitchen designer noted that the standard depth of the cabinets would not accommodate the oversized professional range.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the quality of being serious, important, or having many layers of meaning.

n. the degree of intensity, complexity, or intellectual substance in a person, work of art, or situation.

“The book was praised for the depth of its characters and its emotional story.”

“The diplomat's analysis showed a remarkable depth of understanding regarding the historical grievances between the two nations.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Literary

n. the part of something that is furthest from the surface or the edge.

n. the most remote or central part of a place, or the most intense period of a season.

“Strange creatures live in the depths of the ocean where no light can reach.”

“In the depths of winter, the village was frequently cut off from the rest of the country by heavy snowfall.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Art

n. the way a picture or image looks like it has real space and distance.

n. the illusion or property of three-dimensionality in a two-dimensional representation.

“The artist used shadows to give the painting a sense of depth.”

“By using a wide aperture, the photographer achieved a shallow depth of field that blurred the background and highlighted the subject.”