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 The depth of the water where the debris was found is estimated at about 80 to 90 feet. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 The Chiefs’ cornerback depth was immediately tested with an injury to top draft pick Mansoor Delane, and that led to L’Jarius Sneed having a rough Week 2 in the secondary. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 Behind Conley on the depth chart are Oklahoma transfer Gentry Williams, second-year cornerback Jontae Gilbert and first-year options Justice Fitzpatrick and Caden Harris. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The layered aesthetic creates depth and a room that looks and feels intentionally curated. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depth

Noun

On Friday, Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter vehicle deliveries, lifting the stock almost 5%, but the company still posted a 2% year-over-year drop.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
The practical argument for wind-and-rain protection applies equally to spring transitional weather, and the trickle-down to Zara and Uniqlo means the shape will stay in stores well past this fall’s drop cycle.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of drop

Noun

In some rooms, the tubs are in the midst of the living area, which cuts into modesty a bit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Wellness Is Key Her team is also in the midst of evolving the wellness experience, through discovery, authenticity, wellness and personalized service, also supported by stronger storytelling and long-term brand evolution.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of midst

Noun

Philbrick, a seasoned and popular chronicler of the American past, is equally concerned with those who got trampled by the rush as with those who rode it to astonishing heights of wealth and influence.

— Richard Kreitner, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Building 1 offers a clear ceiling height of up to 25 feet at the peak, while building 2 provides approximately 18 feet of clear height.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Stieglitz was her gallerist, her lover, her artistic sounding board—and, eventually, her husband.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 29 May 2026
At school, Gabin appears to find few friends beyond one loyal girl, Lilou, who acts as a sounding-board for him through to adulthood.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026

Definition of sounding

Noun

With the Seminoles staring at the end zone from the 4-yard line, Daniels faked the pitch left, kept the football and charged straight up the middle, steamrolling through Virginia safety Christian Ellis before crashing into the end zone.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Plumas National Forest, California About 100 miles northeast of California’s state capital, Derek Young stood in the middle of a clearing in Plumas National Forest.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026