depth

[depth] / dɛpθ /

NOUN

distance down or across

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bottom extent intensity

STRONG

base declination deepness draft drop expanse lowness measure measurement pit pitch profoundness profundity remoteness sounding

WEAK

fathomage lower register

Antonyms

STRONG

mountain

WEAK

height

NOUN

insight, wisdom

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acumen intellect intelligence sense

STRONG

acuity astuteness brain discernment keenness penetration profoundness profundity sagacity sharpness weightiness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance inability ineptness

WEAK

height

Example Sentences

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England's bench could bring their strength in depth to bear.

From BBC

The strength of this U.S. team is not about star power, but depth across all disciplines.

From Los Angeles Times

They bounce north on the back of 12 straight victories and a blossoming strength in depth.

From BBC

"I always tried to lead you towards the light, but you chose the depths of the human soul," she said.

From BBC

Morgan’s own tracker had noticed an increase in promotional activity from Norwegian—both in frequency and the depth of discounts.

From Barron's