in deep water

in deep wa·ter

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in deep waw-ter, wot-er]
- /ɪn dip ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər/
- /ɪn diːp ˈwɔːtə(r)/

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

Definitions of in deep water words

noun in deep water the deep part of a body of water, especially an area of the ocean floor having a depth greater than 18,000 feet (5400 meters). 1
noun in deep water a vast extent, as of space or time. 1
noun in deep water the part of greatest intensity, as of winter. 1
noun in deep water Nautical. any of the unmarked levels, one fathom apart, on a deep-sea lead line. Compare mark1 (def 20). 1
noun in deep water the deep, Chiefly Literary. the sea or ocean: He was laid to rest in the deep. 1
verb with object in deep water to sprinkle, moisten, or drench with water: to water the flowers; to water a street. 1

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Origin of in deep water

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English wæter; cognate with Dutch water, German Wasser; akin to Old Norse vain, Gothic wato, Hittite watar, Greek hýdōr; (v.) Middle English wateren, Old English wæterian, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for In deep water

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in deep water popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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