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noun American English pronunciation: depth /depθ/ 
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  1. 1
    [countable/uncountable] the distance from the top to the bottom of something, for example the ocean, a river, or a hole
    depth of:

    What's the depth of the water here?

    in depth:

    The pool ranges from 1 to 9 feet in depth.

    to/at a depth of:

    Pour oil into a pan to a depth of 1 inch.

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    1. a.
      the distance from the front to the back of something, for example a cupboard or drawer
      depth of:

      Measure the width and depth of the shelf.

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    2. b.
      the fact that something is very deep or very long from front to back

      Any small object would be difficult to find because of the depth of the water.

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  2. 2
    [countable/uncountable] interesting qualities or ideas that are not immediately obvious

    His earlier albums were very popular but lacked depth.

    hidden depths:

    She obviously had hidden depths of talent.

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  3. 3
    [uncountable] the great amount of knowledge or information that a person has or a piece of writing contains
    depth of:

    I was impressed by the depth of his understanding.

    The newspaper is proud of the depth of its coverage of international affairs.

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  4. 4
    [uncountable] the great importance or seriousness of a situation
    depth of:

    These latest figures have confirmed the depth of the economic recession.

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  5. 5
    [uncountable] the great strength of a feeling
    depth of:

    I found it hard to understand the depth of her love for this man.

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  6. 6
    [uncountable] the very bright quality of a color
    depth of:

    The plant produces flowers with a wonderful depth of color.

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  8. 8
    [uncountable] the low and loud quality of a sound

    his unmistakable voice with its depth and richness

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