deeply

/'di:pli/

Thân thiện

She dived deeply into the clear blue water.

Definition

Adverb: 1. To a great depth; far down or in: Extending a long way from the surface or top, either physically or metaphorically. 2. To a great degree; intensely; profoundly: In a manner that is very strong, serious, or complete, especially regarding emotions, thoughts, or states.

Usage and Examples

• Physical Depth:
  • The submarine dove deeply into the ocean trench. (It went far down into the water.)
  • He planted the stakes deeply in the ground. (He drove them far into the soil.)
• Emotional or Psychological Intensity:
  • She was deeply moved by the kind gesture. (She was profoundly affected.)
  • I deeply regret my harsh words. (I feel intense regret.)
  • They are deeply in love. (Their love is very strong and profound.)

Advanced Usage

• "deeply held": Used to describe beliefs, convictions, or values that are firmly and sincerely believed.
  • She has deeply held religious beliefs.
• "deeply involved": Signifying a high level of engagement or entanglement.
  • He is deeply involved in community projects.
• "sleep deeply": To be in a state of very sound, undisturbed sleep.
  • After the long journey, the child slept deeply.

Variants and Related Words

• Deep (adjective): Extending far down, intense, or profound.
  • a deep well, deep thought, in deep trouble
• Deepen (verb): To make or become deeper.
  • The mystery deepened. We need to deepen our understanding.

Synonyms

• Profoundly: In a way that has great depth or intensity.
• Intensely: With extreme strength or degree.
• Greatly: To a large extent; very much.
• Strongly: With great power or intensity.

Antonyms

• Superficially: On or at the surface; not deeply.
• Slightly: To a small degree; not intensely.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "deeply rooted": Firmly established and difficult to change.
  • The tradition is deeply rooted in their culture.
• "cut deeply": To cause severe emotional pain.
  • His criticism cut deeply.
• "breathe deeply": To take a long, full breath.
  • To calm down, try to breathe deeply.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. to a great depth; far down
   • dived deeply
   • dug deep
2. to a great depth psychologically
   • They felt the loss deeply

Từ đồng nghĩa

• deep
• profoundly