deeper

Adjective

deep (comparative deeper or more deep, superlative deepest or most deep)

1. (also, figuratively) Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
   • The lake is extremely deep.
2. (also, figuratively) Positioned far from the surface or other reference point, especially down through something or into something.
   • Diving down to deep wrecks can be dangerous.
3. (also, figuratively) Positioned far from the boundaries of or main approaches to (the specified place); interior.
   • He [the panda] comes from deepest Asia , high up in the remote mountains of Szechwan and Kansu. In addition to that he is further protected by the fact that he lives in the secure fastnesses of the bamboo jungles.1951, Roy Chapman Andrews, Nature's Ways; how Nature Takes Care of Its Own, page 147
4. (also, figuratively) Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction, especially front-to-back.
   • The shelves are 30 centimetres deep. — They are deep shelves.

   Synonyms:

   thick

5. (also, figuratively, in-compounds) Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.
   • The water was waist-deep.
6. (also, figuratively) In a (specified) number of rows or layers.
   • a crowd four deep along the funeral procession, with people two deep on the sidewalks

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