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Depth

/dɛpθ/

The vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep

📖 Definitions of "Depth"

noun

1
The vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep
"Measure the depth of the water in this part of the bay."
2
The distance between the front and the back, as the depth of a drawer or closet
3
The intensity, complexity, strength, seriousness or importance of an emotion, situation, etc.
"The depth of her misery was apparent to everyone."
4
Lowness
"the depth of a sound"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
profunditynoun	The state of being profound; magnitude, gravity, or intensity.
astutenessnoun	The quality of being astute.
profoundnessnoun	The quality of being profound; profundity

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
profoundnessnoun	The quality of being profound; profundity
profunditynoun	The state of being profound; magnitude, gravity, or intensity.
astutenessnoun	The quality of being astute.
profoundnoun	(obsolete) The deep; the sea; the ocean.
deepnoun	(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
profoundly	(manner) With depth, meaningfully.
deeply	To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
deepeningnoun	The act of becoming deeper.
deepenverb	(transitive) To make deep or deeper
extensively	To a great extent.
extensive	Having a great extent; covering a large area; vast.
gravitynoun	(physics) The phenomenon that, on earth, objects have weight; the similar phenomenon on other celestial bodies such as the moon.
extended	Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
broadnessnoun	The state, characteristic, or condition of being broad; breadth.
widthnoun	The measurement of the extent of something from side to side.
soliditynoun	The state or quality of being solid.
far-reaching	Having a broad range, scope, or influence.
comprehensivenessnoun	The state of being comprehensive.
fullyverb	In a full manner; without lack or defect; completely, entirely.
comprehensivenoun	(British) A comprehensive school.