shallow (Meaning)
shallow (n)
a stretch of shallow water
shallow (v)
make shallow
become shallow
shallow (a)
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
not deep or strong; not affecting one deeply
shallow (s)
lacking depth of intellect or knowledge; concerned only with what is obvious
shallow (superl.)
Not deep; having little depth; shoal.
Not deep in tone.
Not intellectually deep; not profound; not penetrating deeply; simple; not wise or knowing; ignorant; superficial; as, a shallow mind; shallow learning.
shallow (n.)
A place in a body of water where the water is not deep; a shoal; a flat; a shelf.
The rudd.
shallow (v. t.)
To make shallow.
shallow (v. i.)
To become shallow, as water.
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shallow Sentence Examples
- The water in the stream was shallow enough for me to wade across.
- The foundation of the house was shallow, which led to structural problems.
- The conversation was shallow and superficial, lacking any depth or substance.
- The injury was shallow, leaving only a small scar.
- The public's understanding of the issue was shallow, resulting in misinformed opinions.
- The roots of the tree were shallow, making it unstable in high winds.
- The riverbed was shallow, allowing boats to navigate during low tide.
- The child's understanding of the subject was shallow, requiring further explanation.
- The economic downturn had a shallow impact on the industry, leading to only minor losses.
- The debate was shallow, with both sides focusing on superficial talking points rather than addressing the underlying issues.
FAQs About the word shallow
a stretch of shallow water, make shallow, become shallow, lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or ba
surface, restricted,shoal, smooth, superficial, flush, finite, measurable, flat, horizontal
deep, deep, limitless, unlimited, infinite, immeasurable, bottomless, navigable, boundless, unfathomable
The water in the stream was shallow enough for me to wade across.
The foundation of the house was shallow, which led to structural problems.
The conversation was shallow and superficial, lacking any depth or substance.
The injury was shallow, leaving only a small scar.
