depths
/dɛpθs/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
The deepest part. (Usually of a body of water.)
NounRegister: literary
Examples
The burning ship finally sank into the depths.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A very remote part.
NounRegister: literary
Examples
Into the depths of the jungle...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “depths” mean?
The deepest part. (Usually of a body of water.)
Is “depths” formal or informal?
depths is generally literary.