Deeply
/ˈdiːpli/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo a considerable extent; profoundly.
/ˈdiːpli/
To a great extent or degree
The forest was deeply shaded.
💡 Simply: Imagine a cake that's very, very sweet. 'Deeply' is like that – it means something is REALLY happening. Like, 'I deeply love ice cream' means you REALLY, REALLY love it!
👶 For kids: When something happens a lot or very much. Like, "I deeply want a cookie!"
More Examples
He was deeply involved in the project.
They care deeply about their customers.
The impact of the decision was deeply felt.
How It's Used
"I am deeply grateful for your help."
"She was deeply saddened by the news."
Far down or in; to a considerable distance below a surface.
/ˈdiːpli/
At a considerable distance below the surface.
The roots of the tree go deeply into the earth.
💡 Simply: Imagine a well that goes way, way down. 'Deeply' can mean that, or it can describe looking at something very carefully, like you're searching really hard for a clue.
👶 For kids: Going far down or inside something.
More Examples
He burrowed deeply into his blanket.
The treasure was hidden deeply in the cave.
How It's Used
"The diver explored deeply into the cave."
"He looked deeply into her eyes."
Idioms & expressions
deeply rooted
Firmly established and difficult to change or remove.
"Prejudice is often deeply rooted in society."
deeply felt
Experienced with great intensity and sincerity.
"The community's grief was deeply felt after the tragedy."
From Old English *dēoplīce*, from *dēop* ('deep') + *-līce* ('-ly'). Related to Dutch *diepelijk* and German *tief*.
The use of 'deeply' has remained consistent over time, primarily used to express intensity or degree.
Memory tip
Think of the word 'deep' to remember that deeply means something is present to a significant extent.