deeply - Master This Word
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deeply Word Meanings
- To a great extent or intensity (as an adverb).
- To express strong emotion or sincerity (deeply moved, deeply sorry).
- In a thorough, thoughtful way (deeply analyze, deeply rooted).
deeply Example Sentences
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deeply Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈdiːp.li/
US
/ˈdiːp.li/
deeply Word Etymology
(a) Suffix -ly attaches to the root 'deep'. (b) The root 'deep' comes from Old English deop, from Proto-Germanic; the adverbial suffix -ly comes from Old English -lic(e). (c) Memory image: imagine a deep well where your words sink to the bottom and echo back slowly.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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I set my notebook down and push the chair a little closer to the desk. I move my eyes along the page, pulling the word deeper into my chest as I exhale, watching the sense change. I pause and change my tone in my head—deeply moved, deeply certain, deeply curious. By the time I close the book, the word feels grounded inside me, a little tool I can reach for when I want to speak with strong feeling.
Real Context
Deeply is a versatile adverb that emphasizes extent, intensity, or sincerity. It can modify verbs (care, affect, influence): She deeply cares about her students, or He deeply loves her. It can modify adjectives and participles to convey a strong emotional or intellectual state: deeply moved, deeply troubled, deeply disappointed. It also appears in phrases describing thoughtfulness or thoroughness: to analyze deeply or to have deeply rooted beliefs. In many contexts, placement is flexible: you can put deeply before the main verb or after a form of to be for emphasis. In formal writing, deeply signals gravity; in casual speech, speakers may use stronger adjectives instead.
Usage Reminders
- place deeply before the main verb or after a form of 'be'; avoid overusing with casual speech; pair with in-depth vs deeply; remember deeply rooted is idiomatic; use deeply moved with emotion, not always with physical movement
Common Misconceptions
- Deeply = very; it does not always replace 'very' in all contexts
- Deeply can be used with any verb; choose collocations naturally (carefully, not randomly)
- Deeply is primarily emotional; can also express thought or seriousness
- Incorrect: deeply analyze as a fixed phrase; instead use analyze deeply or in depth
- Confusing deeply with deeply rooted implies long-standing importance, not just intensity
Thinking Differences
English uses deeply to mark strong emotion or intensity, but listeners often expect a natural emphasis that matches the verb and context. Learners sometimes overuse it with adjectives that English would simply pair with very or extremely.
Learning Tips
- Practice placing deeply before the main verb (deeply care) and after be (the policy is deeply flawed)
- Pair with in depth or deeply rooted for stronger nuance
- Avoid replacing every intensifier with deeply; use very or extremely when appropriate
- Match deeply with emotion: deeply moved, deeply grateful
- Use collocations: deeply analyze vs analyze deeply depending on emphasis
- Read or listen for natural phrasing in formal vs informal contexts
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'deeply' mean?
A.Intensely
B.Happily
C.Shallowly
D.Softly
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence below uses the word 'deeply' correctly?
A.He deeply played the piano.
B.She smiled deeply at the sad news.
C.The mountain was deeply on top.
D.The cat deeply jumped over the fence.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'deeply'?
A.Profoundly
B.Mildly
C.Partially
D.Shallowly
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'deeply'?
A.Surface level
B.Frantically
C.Scarcely
D.Absently
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario of 'deeply'?
A.She skimmed through the book quickly.
B.The meditation session let her connect with her thoughts deeply.
C.He glanced at the painting briefly.
D.They chatted lightly about the weather.
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