1The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.

1. 1.1 Distance from the nearest to the farthest point of something or from the front to the back.
   the depth of the wardrobe

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   • The size and depth of rear garden areas are generous, and are particularly so in respect of those associated with Nos 6 and 8 of the Road.
   • In order to permit the outer frame to open without hitting the wall, I measured the outside depth of the back frame.
   • Upstairs, the property's largest bedroom runs the depth of the house, has views over both the front and back gardens and includes a good sized fitted cupboard.
   • Despite all that the Nazi forces breached the Voronezh Front to the depth of 30-35 kilometers.
   • As a general rule, the depth of the worktop should be a minimum of 24” deep.
   • It may be necessary to trim the depth of the worktop to suit your overall finished depth, bearing in mind that an overhang over the base units is normal.
   • There are two more bedrooms on the second floor, one of which runs the depth of the house from front to rear and has a bird's eye view of the river and the city.
   • She can use the whole depth of the cupboard with ease.
   • White paint makes it much more difficult to judge where the ceiling actually is in relation to the floor, thus increasing the apparent depth of the room.
   • A clever carpenter can address variations in worktop depth and even surface heights, but even slender vertical gaps between units are bad news.
   • Measure your shelf, or the depth of the wardrobe. Write a list of what you're looking for and carry this list and measurements with you.
   • The hood is a separate panel that adds depth to the front section, and ties the fenders, greenhouse and nose together.
   • If you have a deeper television set, the depth of the tabletop may also come into play.
   • Your focal point is visually eye-level, straight ahead in the depth of the room, or the opposite wall.
   • It was unsurpassed in the length of the front, depth of the advance and retreat, duration of continuous fighting, and the size of the armies on each side.
2. 1.2 Used to specify the distance below the top or surface of something to which someone or something percolates or at which something happens.
   in singular loosen the soil to a depth of 8 inches

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   • Then, aerate the lawn by pushing the prongs of a garden fork into the soil to a depth of 6in, and repeat at 9in intervals, to loosen up any compacted soil.
   • The cage was lowered by winch and wire rope to a depth of 5m, just deep enough to escape the surface surge and swell.
   • The sediment within the quadrat was excavated to a depth of 15 cm and sieved through a 4-mm mesh.
   • Replicates of 16 seeds were sown on the sand surface or at a depth of 10 mm in short pots.
   • A retractable floor in the learner pool raises and lowers to a depth of 2.5metres and it has a pioneering access system with platforms and lifts for the disabled.
   • Charioteers would steer towards their targets with just their head and shoulders above water until, 60 feet out, they would dive to a depth of about 30 feet.
   • An additional advantage of this method is that UV-B irradiance can be determined at any depth within a leaf.
   • The depth they cruise at varies between the surface and the bottom.
   • Nitrogen concentration can be twice as high at the 14-foot depth than near the surface.
   • Villagers dug out the land up to a depth of three to five feet and follow ‘shift digging techniques’ if the raw material is exhausted at a particular place.
   • The current is of such high frequency that it flows along the metal surface to a depth of several thousandths of an inch.
   • All stone and other deleterious material larger than 3 inches shall be buried to a depth of not less than 24 inches or such other depth as may be agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
   • Nevertheless, models suggest that a global groundwater system could exist on Mars today at a depth of several kilometers below the surface.
   • A depth of 1 ft was found most suitable for ground-water quality control.
   • The fires penetrated into the dried-out surface peat to a depth of up to 1.5 metres.
   • First, the earthquake occurred near the earth's surface, at a depth of approximately eleven kilometers.
   • The anomalously high temperatures are assumed to extend down from the surface to 200 km depth, where they join the normal geotherm.
   • The depth of seeds within the soil during the germination and emergence periods may ultimately be the factor that restricts emergence between beds.
   • The aquifer extends down to a depth of 300m below land surface.
   • You can go underwater for two hours to a depth of up to 50 metres - and be well within the sub's safety limits.
3. 1.3 The apparent existence of three dimensions in a picture, photograph, or other two-dimensional representation; perspective.
   texture in a picture gives it depth

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   • With so many majestic shots and brilliant cinematography, I wanted more depth and dimensionality from the transfer.
   • He has lavished colours on his canvases, but has blended hues subtly in an attempt to give a new dimension and depth to the works.
   • Picasso is not interested in describing tone, depth, or form.
   • No matter what method is used, paint can be applied to the finished product to mimic the brushstrokes of the original work and enhance the visual depth of the transfer.
   • A light gray deepens to a gleaming anthracite, giving volume and depth to the image.
   • While the image does have some minor degree of over enhancement in spots, it is, overall, a solid picture full of depth and detail.
   • The intensity of colour tones, from light to shade and then dark gives depth and added dimension to the picture.
   • But the town scene was placed in the foreground to achieve a strong decorative effect and to add depth to the picture.
   • The sharp, crisp brushwork for which he is known conveys a sense of depth, shadow and light and pattern and texture.
   • The landscape background applied the effect of aerial perspective to create depth.
   • By throwing near-by objects out of focus, as it were, Vermeer suggested depth with a device more subtle than the standard practice of making them markedly lighter or darker than what is behind.
   • As a result, one is free to contemplate the pure painterly richness and depth of each work.
   • In order to create depth and dimension, the principle of overlapping is taught and used now.
   • In order to provide a sense of depth on a two-dimensional display, the system generates two separate images, one for the right eye and one for the left.
   • Showy but not slick, the work has a new painterly depth and dimension that take it beyond the surface.
   • But along with such enduring classics, subtle patterns are being used to add depth and dimension.
   • She explained to her guests that she put the spots of paint over the top of her framed images in order to create an illusion of depth and dimension.
   • The most popular is selenium toner, which deepens the blacks and shadow areas of the print, adding depth and dimension.
   • And instead of adding depth to the work, the pattern appears merely decorative, like wallpaper.
   • John himself hand-colors or antiques the enlarged picture, adding beauty, dimension and depth.
4. 1.4 Lowness of pitch.
   my voice had not yet acquired husky depth

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   • If we are agreed that we look for 'authority' in the voices we want to hear on air, does any of that authority come from the depth of the voice?
   • In addition, during adolescence differences between boys and girls are due in part to the androgenic differences such as body hair, voice depth, and shoulder width between the genders.
   • However, it is entirely different when he lilts or speaks through a song, or falls into the husky depths of his own voice, for which there is no comparison.
5. 1.5 The strength of a sports team in its reserve of substitute players.
   they have so much depth that they could afford the luxury of breaking in their players slowly

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   • Few teams have the depth and talent the club has at this position.
   • The aggressive style of play makes the most of the team's depth, which includes 10 players in the rotation.
   • They simply didn't have the depth that a championship team should have, and they still don't.
   • The most important qualities in the play-offs are good goaltending, special teams, coaching and depth.
   • Part of the strategy was to get younger at some positions, improve the depth and develop players for the future.

2The quality of being intense or extreme.

1. 2.1 Complexity and profundity of thought.
   the book has unexpected depth

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   • None of the characters is written with substantial depth or complexity, so none of the actors has a terribly daunting task.
   • The level of curriculum for gifted learners must be adapted to their needs for advancement, depth, and complexity.
   • Be advised that the theoretical intricacy and intellectual depth in this book do not make for an easy read, but readers will find that the journey is worth the effort.
   • The complexity and depth of these scholars' individual accounts of the sultana have varied according to her relevance to their respective works.
   • Had he known more about the archive he would appreciate that its scale, complexity and depth are unique: much is of real interest to the public, and many parts are unexplored by researchers.
   • It is essential that we strive for a deeper understanding of the complexities facing us and that our message reflect this depth and complexity.
   • The humorlessness, self-importance, and complete lack of depth were horrifying but entertaining.
   • It is non-linear and uses three forms of communication to convey varying depth and complexity.
   • Probably the book could do with more of that kind of assistance, but that would bring up another trade-off with completeness and analytical depth.
   • The characters have depth, the story has a good pace, the scenarios are sufficiently complex to add depth without being either too predictable or obscure, and its funny in places.
   • We think that as leaders we are supposed to show gravitas: depth, profundity.
   • While fulfilling the page-turning requirements of the mystery novel, she also creates characters who have moral complexity and depth.
   • But the strength of the movie lies in its psychological complexity and depth.
   • Given the importance of her topic and the crucial questions she raises, I wish her book had more depth and complexity.
   • Novelty is not synonymous with depth and profundity of insight.
   • The character of the discussions were more palimpsestic than immediately dialectical, but no less valuable in their complexity and depth.
   • But I probably have spoken enough of this element since any real depth is completely overshadowed by the comedy.
   • Their relationship is given just enough depth by the complexities of his character and his mysterious past, which is a thankful foil to her sweet naivete at times.
   • However, each person's input at the activation point, and later interactions with it, have added depth and complexity to the original, so it would not be the same now, as it was.
   • Therefore, their writing becomes abstract and lacks concrete and complex depth.

   Synonyms

   profoundness, profundity, deepness, wisdom, understanding, intelligence, sagacity, discernment, perceptiveness, penetration, perspicuity, insight, awareness, intuition, astuteness, acumen, shrewdness, acuity

   complexity, intricacy, profoundness, profundity, gravity, seriousness, weight, importance, moment, solemnity
2. 2.2 Extensive and detailed study or knowledge.
   third-year courses typically go into more depth

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   • His professionalism, depth of knowledge, and kindness made him an inspiration to amateurs and professionals alike.
   • These reviews were masterly not only in terms of style but depth of musical knowledge.
   • They have been chosen for their depth of knowledge across a variety of musical genres.
   • Questions were asked about the quantity and depth of repertoire studied.
   • Mike should be congratulated on his detailed research, and depth of knowledge and compelling style of presentation.
   • This depth of study, however, is beyond the scope of the present paper and will but be touched upon.
   • Even the most knowledgeable homeowner lacks the training and depth of knowledge that only a professional home inspector provides.
   • The expertise of physicians and psychologists in their respective fields is not always matched by their depth of knowledge of ethics.
   • The historical depth of this study enriches our understanding of a region undergoing religious transition.
   • I have the chance to study it in great depth and to experience things in their original context as much as is possible in modern times.
   • Nevertheless, he persevered and is highly regarded for the breadth and depth of his literary knowledge.
   • I had first hand experience of the breadth and depth of his knowledge.
   • It is a lively, thriving collection of diverse women whose depth of knowledge and experience never fails to amaze me, but who are kind and supportive and above all very practical.
   • The passion and depth of knowledge is really quite staggering.
   • The depth of knowledge required to follow the implications and consequences of such broad and far reaching policies is intimidating.
   • Critics have poked holes in her arguments, alleging that her renowned depth of knowledge is shockingly shallow.
   • Members of any profession require wide knowledge and depth of experience the relevance of some of which might not have been obvious at the time of learning.
   • It would also be a good time to pay tribute to him, for his insight, industry and great depth of knowledge.
   • And it represented a great spirit, energy and depth of collective knowledge.
   • It deserves full marks for its courage, depth of knowledge and research.

   Synonyms

   extent, range, scope, breadth, width, extensiveness, comprehensiveness
3. 2.3 Intensity of color.
   the wine shows good depth of color

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   • The depth of colour is determined by the temperature and length of time the skins are allowed to macerate, and this is up to the winemaker.
   • One reason why there is so much fast memory on videocards is because textures, and colour depth eats up a lot of bandwidth.
   • In effect, silver will accent and add depth to primary colors.
   • The depth of colour was greater with increasing supply of iron.
   • It looks like we have a long way to go before we can cheerfully mix images and cell backgrounds using any colour over every colour depth.
   • This can usually be done by changing the colour depth to a ‘grayscale’ setting, or by setting the hue/colour saturation to zero.
   • Like an intricate pattern it drew me into its depth of line and colour.
   • The repeated process of dyeing and waxing opens up endless possibilities for creating depth of colour and texture.
   • Set your preferred resolution, and your colour depth.
   • It is one of a number of still-lifes painted by the artist in the late 1950s and early 1960s, using a similar heavy impasto and depth of colour.
   • Photos viewed on the player look great, with high colour accuracy and depth.
   • The higher the colour depth and greater the refresh rate the better your viewing enjoyment will be.
   • I have spent days looking at the stone, it has such depth to the colour.
   • Tone until the required depth of colour is seen in the shadows, but remember that the lighter image tones will eventually start to colour.
   • It is a beautiful screen, clean, crisp and sharp, so steady you'd not believe and with a depth and clarity of colour that takes my breath away.
   • The uneven depth of colour, as in all these works, adds a flickering dimension to the work, form flexing in and out of light like a half-grasped memory.
   • Although the depth of petal colour will vary, it is usually a deep shade of maroon, brown or near black.
   • It's going to take me a while to get used to it and start making pictures with it but I am already impressed beyond words with the colour depth.
   • You can also configure the amount of system memory used for the graphics, with more memory allowing for greater colour depth.
   • ‘I use my oil colours like water colours, in diluted form, layer after layer to bring more depth to the colour,’ he says.

   Synonyms

   intensity, richness, deepness, darkness, vividness, strength, brilliance

3the depthsA point far below the surface.

1. 3.1 The worst or lowest part or state.
   4 a.m. in the depths of winter

   the putrid depths to which morality has sunk

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   • IT'S foolish, when you think about it, that we make our New Year resolutions in the depths of winter, when we're least able to see them through.
   • Have you noticed how you can always buy melons, even in the depths of winter?
   • Maybe that is because he chose to visit the town in the depths of winter.
   • After all this is the season that provides us with our anthems, to which we'll still be humming or dancing away to in 6 months time in the depths of winter.
   • We today huddle together at its heart where in the depths of winter it sometimes seems that it will never rise again.
   • In the depths of winter it should not be hard to understand the plight of homeless teenagers.
   • The poem is set in a remote period of time, in the depths of winter.
   • Though his club, as do most, pay petrol expenses, the drudgery of driving along dark glens in the depths of winter is a serious test of his commitment.
   • This is also the time of year to carry out maintenance on existing systems, to save having to call out an emergency plumber in the depths of winter.
   • But, even in the depths of winter, an almost missed glimpse of a well-maintained front garden can put the hint of a smile on one's face.
   • The month started in the depths of winter and ends with a distinct flavour of spring.
   • It's hard to beat Venice in the depths of winter.
   • People often though her proud but none of that showed as she huddled alone within the depths of darkness.
   • Although you will be ready for this during the depths of winter, keeping warm can be very relevant to UK divers at any time of year.
   • In the depths of night on Mars, however, fine particles quickly become cold as temperatures plunge after sundown.
   • There is nothing heroic about sitting in a small, cold room in the depths of winter as you get through your eight or ten hour shift as part of a lonely factory occupation.
   • And while the bar obviously has its quiet nights in the depths of winter, there is still quite a lot going on even then.
   • There is shore fishing all year round, but if you want a chance at the best fish, think of going in late Autumn and right into the depths of winter.
   • It was by no means unusual to see children going barefoot in the depths of winter and offering matches for sale with hands that looked like those of old men.
   • With the great weather we have been enjoying over recent times it may be difficult to cast your minds back into the depths of winter but please try for just a moment.
2. 3.2 A time when one's negative feelings are at their most intense.
   she was in the depths of despair

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   • Why are our professionals still leaving, our services still deteriorating, and our young people in the depths of despair?
   • Get out on a Sunday morning and watch what's going on around you before you sink further into the depths of despair.
   • He was in the depths of despair and he felt he had been pushed too far.
   • Theo was in the depths of despair as it was ten years to the day that his beautiful wife died, somewhat mysteriously.
   • It's taken me to the dizzy heights of success one day only to drag me down to the depths of despair the next.
   • The frustration of her dreams being continually thwarted throws her further into the depths of despair.
   • That his pleasantness has survived the depths of despair and frustration says much for his sweet nature.
   • He vividly traced Bartók's musical journey from the depths of despair to a reaffirmation of the human spirit!
   • Your hand lifts us from the depths of despair, the depths of apathy and depression, and the depths of fear.
   • I am in the depths of despair and everyone around me is laughing and smiling.
   • He is a man who has a very successful record in real estate, but he is also a man who has experienced the depths of despair.
   • However, after the heights of ecstasy, the depths of despair soon followed.
   • The sad tale of a madman's decent to the depths of despair hardly provided the most upbeat ending to the festival but created a stir in the audience.
   • If being a father was such a noble business then why was it that he so often seemed in the depths of despair about his parental role?
   • ‘We were promised Utopia and we are in the depths of despair,’ said one governor.
   • He was in the depths of despair following allegations of rape and sexual assault and tabloid tales of cocaine abuse.
   • When she arrived in South Africa she had no inkling of the depths of despair about to unfold before her eyes.
   • Looking back on the progress we've made these last few years, it is hard to remember that it all began in the depths of despair.
   • His light, endearing style simply isn't right when it comes to the depths of despair and the relentless pain of a life no longer felt to be worth living.
   • Little more than a year ago he was in the depths of despair, but yesterday he put it all behind him with a wonderful victory over his rival.
3. 3.3 A place that is remote and inaccessible.
   a remote little village somewhere in the depths of Russia

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   • She took the four teenagers to live in the depths of Norfolk, with no communication from the outside world for three and a half weeks.
   • Civilization rarely penetrates far into the sandy and stony depths of the desert, for there is little to sustain it in the barren reaches.
   • As Arthur and I venture into the depths of the region, a stunning backdrop and cloudless sky sets the scene for meeting the painter.
   • Here in the depths of the Wiltshire countryside it is hard to find experts capable of resolving this question.
   • Thanks to clear seas and warm waters the hidden depths of Cornwall are teaming with marine wildlife just waiting to be discovered.