Synonyms of knee-deep
7 similar words
Another word for knee-deep is elbow-deep. Other synonyms of knee-deep are up to one's elbows, waist-deep, neck-deep, up to one's neck and in the thick of it.
Synonyms and similar words for knee-deep
adjectiveDeeply involved (in something) or preoccupied (with something).
- elbow-deepDeeply involved in something, or working on something.
- up to one's elbowsCompletely engrossed.
- waist-deepAs deep as would reach to the waist (of a standing person).
- neck-deep
- up to one's neckSynonym of up to here.
- in the thick of itIn a precarious situation; in the trenches; up to one's elbows; knee-deep.
- bogged down
Meaning of knee-deep
- adjective Reaching up to the knees.
- adjective Submerged to the knees.
- adjective Deeply involved (in something) or preoccupied (with something).
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Questions about synonyms of knee-deep
- What is another word for knee-deep?
- Knee-deep has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as elbow-deep, up to one's elbows, waist-deep, neck-deep, up to one's neck, in the thick of it and bogged down.
- What does knee-deep mean?
- Knee-deep means reaching up to the knees.
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