B1nounscienceacademic
US/depθ/
UK/depθ/
how deep something is; also how much detail or careful thought something has
In context
The pool has a depth of two meters at the deep end.
The report discusses the problem in depth and suggests five solutions.
Her essay showed a real depth of understanding for a first-year student.
Words that go with depth
noun + preposition
- in depthWe will study this topic in depth next week.
- a depth ofThe river reaches a depth of ten meters in the rainy season.
- depth of knowledgeThe interviewer was impressed by her depth of knowledge.
adjective + noun
- great depthThe fish live at great depth where there is no light.
- in-depth analysisThe magazine published an in-depth analysis of the housing market.
verb + noun
- lack depthCritics said the film was beautiful but lacked depth.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The lake has 5 meters deep.Correct: The lake has a depth of 5 meters. / The lake is 5 meters deep.