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Depth

dɛpθ

Depth definitions
noun
depths
  1. the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something

    "water of no more than 12 feet in depth"

    deepness distance downwards distance inwards distance from the outside
    • the distance from the front to the back of something

      "the depth of the wardrobe"

    • the distance from the top or surface of something to a specified lower point within it

      "loosen the soil to a depth of 8 inches"

    • the apparent existence of three dimensions in a picture or other two-dimensional representation

      "texture in a picture gives it depth"

  2. the quality of being intense or extreme

    "he was surprised by the depth of Eloise's vindictiveness"

    • complexity and profundity of thought

      "the book has unexpected depth"

    • extensive and detailed study or knowledge

      "third-year courses typically go into more depth"

  3. a point far below the surface

    "he lifted the manhole cover and peered into the depths beneath"

    deepest part remotest area bottom floor bed abyss back pit
    • a time considered to be the worst point within a bad period

      "4 a.m. in the depths of winter"

    • a time when one's negative feelings are at their most intense

      "she was in the depths of despair"

    • a remote and inaccessible place

      "I wish I didn't live in the depths of Devon"

  4. intensity of colour

    "strong lighting will accentuate the depth of colour"