deep water

deep wa·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deep waw-ter, wot-er]
- /dip ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deep waw-ter, wot-er]
- /dip ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər/

Definitions of deep water words

adjective deep water having, requiring, or operating in deep water: deepwater shipping; deepwater drilling for oil. 1
noun deep water Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going. 0
noun deep water (Idiomatic) A difficult or embarrassing situation. 0

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Origin of deep water

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; deep + water

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Parts of speech for Deep water

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deep water popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for deep water

noun deep water

box — A box is a square or rectangular container with hard or stiff sides. Boxes often have lids.
corner — A corner is a point or an area where two or more edges, sides, or surfaces of something join.
difficulty — the fact or condition of being difficult.
dilemma — a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.
fix — to repair; mend.

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