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Word: Deepening

Part of Speech: Noun (can also be used as a verb, e.g., "to deepen")

Definition:
"Deepening" refers to the process of becoming deeper, more intense, or more serious. It describes something that is increasing in depth or strength, whether it's emotions, colors, or situations.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "deepening" when talking about feelings or situations that are becoming more intense.
• It can also refer to physical depths, like water or colors.

Examples:

1. Noun Usage: "The deepening of her love for him made her heart feel full."
2. Verb Usage: "As the sun set, the sky began to deepen in color."

Advanced Usage:

• You might encounter "deepening" in discussions about psychology (e.g., "the deepening understanding of one's emotions").
• In literature, "deepening" can describe themes or character development (e.g., "the deepening conflict in the story").

Word Variants:

• Verb: deepen (e.g., "They decided to deepen their friendship.")
• Adjective: deep (e.g., "The water is very deep.")
• Noun: depth (e.g., "The depth of the ocean is vast.")

Different Meanings:

• In a physical sense, "deepening" can refer to a literal increase in depth, such as water becoming deeper.
• In an emotional or metaphorical sense, it can refer to feelings or thoughts becoming more profound or serious.

Synonyms:

• Intensifying
• Profound
• Strengthening
• Heightening

Idioms:

While "deepening" itself isn't commonly found in idioms, it can be related to phrases like: - "In deep water" (meaning to be in a difficult situation). - "Deep down" (referring to one's true feelings or beliefs).

Phrasal Verbs:

There's no specific phrasal verb that uses "deepening," but related phrases might include: - "To dig deeper" (to investigate further or explore more deeply).

Academic

Adjective

1. accumulating and becoming more intense
   • the deepening gloom
   • felt a deepening love
   • the thickening dusk

Noun

1. a process of becoming deeper and more profound

Synonyms

• deepening
• thickening