DEPTH Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

depth

noun

ˈdepth

Definition of depth

as in deepness

distance measured from the top to the bottom of something be sure to check the depth of the water before diving off the dock

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as in profundity

the quality of being great in extent (as of insight) the depth of the poet's understanding of human nature has given his works a timeless appeal

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as in midst

the most intense or characteristic phase of something I was in the depths of profound thought when I was interrupted

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as in abyss

the lowest point or level the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression

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as in height

the most extreme or advanced point even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope

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Recent Examples of depth Dig a hole three times the size of the seedling’s pot but exactly the same depth as the pot. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 As speculation intensified around blockbuster moves — including the club's eventual acquisition of ace Tarik Skubal — the organization also quietly parted ways with a veteran left-hander who had provided emergency depth throughout the season. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The epicenter was roughly 4 miles northwest of Pinnacles, at a depth of 1 mile. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Just another young player trying to prove themselves as something more than a nice depth piece. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth

Noun

The goal is of course, to get more long-term LA Metro riders, but also by reducing cars on the road, traffic flow improves and vehicle emissions drop, said LA Metro.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly declined in July, falling by 23,000 amid a drop of 53,000 government jobs.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of drop

Noun

August 8 brings profundity to the midsummer air, as the annual Lion’s Gate Portal encourages us to attain our dreams.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Spiritual philosopher Alan Watts is mentioned in Past the Veil’s press release, and Lay imbues these axioms with profundity like only the best teachers can.

— Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

Definition of profundity

Noun

The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers are making moves in the midst of an ongoing court battle between the NCAA and plaintiffs involved in a court case that could have major ramifications on the upcoming season.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
In the midst of several complications, Brianca began hemorrhaging.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of midst

Noun

Because of the abyss that comes into play in the mid-30s at RB, grabbing a RB (or two) in the first three tiers is crucial.

— Jake Ciely, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Thanks largely to the abyss of actual football to discuss, the last two weeks have been overrun by the ongoing rhetoric between the SEC and Big Ten.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of abyss

Noun

Look for a variety of heights and hues depending on the cultivar.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Blue dashers perch on short reeds and grasses to wait for prey, but each species of perching dragonfly has its own preference for perch height and type.

— Rachel Sargent Mirus, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Mathys Tel has shown a few moments of brilliance on the left wing, but De Zerbi needs somebody capable of delivering on a consistent basis.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Wilson is right that Nolan’s movie lacks Odysseus’ egomaniacal brilliance.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

And Gakpo offers a solution both on the wing and through the middle, should injuries plague Spurs’ centre-forwards again.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
So why did Stephenson stop in the middle of a 10-mile run Saturday morning to pull out his phone and try to sign up his family to do it all over again?

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026