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 Under new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, USC shut out San Jose Staté in the first half, but its depth issues on defense were exposed in the fourth quarter. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Social Media Capture Ukrainian drones have steadily undermined this approach by expanding the depth at which Russian forces are vulnerable. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 From one source that had strong knowledge of the Cowboys’ roster, Jones is viewed as a clear upgrade over the depth that was at the tackle spot in Dallas, although Jones will need a few weeks to return to his maximum physical skill set. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 The core issue is that this gas is normally compressed when injected at depth underground. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth

Noun

The surprise drop kicked off a 60-day countdown for the re-issue.

— Caché McClay, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Smooth it through damp hair before styling or use a few drops on dry lengths for an extra hit of shine and polish.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of drop

Noun

The grieving husband said Soto de Guzman wanted to take their son to Santo Domingo on Saturday and had already booked a flight, but the son was in the midst of a mental health crisis.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Zero Company takes place in the midst of the Clone Wars of the prequel trilogy, following an ex-Republic officer named Hawks who left their military post after losing an entire unit.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of midst

Noun

And into the abyss of checks and balances, entitlement crept in.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
And what is perhaps most frightening, in those despondent moments that inevitably follow the exhilarating rush, is the realization that this enveloping abyss retains the imprint of our actions.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of abyss

Noun

The zoning change would be necessary to build a development of that scale because local zoning guidelines for the downtown area cap building heights at four stories.

— Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Now, 15 years later, Cook has catapulted the company to stratospheric heights by forging his own path.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Though the character is based on the author, the rest of this smart thriller’s story is fictionalized, a playful metatake that serves as both an ode to Highsmith’s brilliance and a twisty ride that’s sure to leave audiences surprised.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
The richest and most watched football league in the world will bring us brilliance, talent, glitz and jamboree.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Or, for that matter, honest people who are just loudly watching drunk people fight each other on YouTube during the middle of their shift at a debt collection agency.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Runs up the middle were often stuffed at the line, at least three of Daniels’ pass attempts were batted away and three others were dropped.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026