Synonyms for

Depth

Verb / depθ / Another word for depth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

deepness astuteness profoundness profundity deepness profoundness intensity extent breadth reach distance measurement thickness fathom measurement drop sinkage declivity deep distance expanse measurement intensity magnitude

Synonyms by register

Formal

profundity extent dimension

Informal

deepness bottomlessness

Literary

abyss chasm nether

Antonyms

surface shallowness superficiality height top brink

Common collocations

  • great depth
  • considerable depth
  • depth of field
  • depth of knowledge
  • depth of emotion
  • depth of water
  • depth perception

Word family

noun depth
verb deepen
adjective deep
adverb deeply

Usage note

While 'depth' can refer to physical distance downwards, it is also commonly used metaphorically to describe intensity, complexity, or profoundness of thought or feeling.

Example sentences

  1. The depth of the ocean is incredible.
  2. The depth of the snow was up to my knees.
  3. The depth of his knowledge was impressive.
  4. The depth of the forest was eerie.
  5. The depth of the canyon was breathtaking.

Quotes

  • The greater the depth, the more the glory.
  • In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
  • The depth of darkness to which you can descend and still live is an exact measure of the height to which you can aspire to reach.

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