deeper
Translation
deeper
Examples
The lake is deeper than it looks.
The lake is deeper than it looks.
Let's dig a little deeper.
Let's dig a little deeper.
Grammar Patterns
((deeper)) ((than sth.)) more deep than something else The lake is deeper than it looks.
(adverb) to a greater depth Let's dig a little deeper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: more profound; Antonyms: shallower
Etymology
From the adjective 'deep' plus the comparative suffix '-er', meaning 'more deep'.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending is a common way to form comparatives in English, meaning 'more'. So, 'deeper' simply means 'more deep'.