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  1. 1. superl. Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured upward); far to the bottom; having a certain depth; as, a deep sea. Source: opted
  2. 2. superl. Extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth, etc.); as, a deep cave or recess or wound; a gallery ten seats deep; a company of soldiers six files deep. Source: opted
  3. 3. superl. Low in situation; lying far below the general surface; as, a deep valley. Source: opted
  4. 4. superl. Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; -- opposed to shallow or superficial; intricate; mysterious; not obvious; obscure; as, a deep subject or plot. Source: opted
  5. 5. superl. Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning. Source: opted
  6. 6. superl. Profound; thorough; complete; unmixed; intense; heavy; heartfelt; as, deep distress; deep melancholy; deep horror. Source: opted
  7. 7. superl. Strongly colored; dark; intense; not light or thin; as, deep blue or crimson. Source: opted
  8. 8. superl. Of low tone; full-toned; not high or sharp; grave; heavy. Source: opted
  9. 9. superl. Muddy; boggy; sandy; -- said of roads. Source: opted
  10. 10. adv. To a great depth; with depth; far down; profoundly; deeply. Source: opted
  11. 11. n. That which is deep, especially deep water, as the sea or ocean; an abyss; a great depth. Source: opted
  12. 12. n. That which is profound, not easily fathomed, or incomprehensible; a moral or spiritual depth or abyss. Source: opted

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