shallow

/ˈʃaləʊ//ˈʃæl.oʊ/
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Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

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  • Simple pronunciation
noun

1. A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

"The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow."

2. A fish, the rudd.

3. A costermonger's barrow.

verb

1. To make or become less deep.

adjective

1. Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.

"Saute the onions in a shallow pan."

2. Extending not far downward.

"The water is shallow here."

3. Concerned mainly with superficial matters.

"It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle."

4. Lacking interest or substance.

"The acting is good, but the characters are shallow."

5. Not intellectually deep; not penetrating deeply; simple; not wise or knowing.

"shallow learning"

6. Not deep in tone.

7. Not far forward, close to the net.

Antonyms

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