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Meaning of shallow

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shallow

Pronunciation:/ˈʃaləʊ//ˈʃæl.oʊ/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow.

  2. A fish, the rudd.

  3. A costermonger's barrow.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make or become less deep.

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: Saute the onions in a shallow pan.

  2. Extending not far downward.

    Example: The water is shallow here.

  3. Concerned mainly with superficial matters.

    Example: It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle.

  4. Lacking interest or substance.

    Example: The acting is good, but the characters are shallow.