shallow

Meanings

• adjective

  Having little depth or extent; not deep.

  - "The shallow water made it easy for children to wade."
  - "The shallow pond was not deep enough for swimming."

• adjective

  Not reaching the full or proper depth or extent; superficial.

  - "The shallow analysis of the problem did not provide a solution."
  - "The shallow understanding of the subject prevented effective communication."

• adjective

  Given to or characterized by shallow emotions or intellect.

  - "The shallow person was more concerned about appearances than substance."
  - "The shallow comedy relied on easy laughs rather than depth or complexity."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃæl.oʊ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

deep

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shallow
callow , allow , mallow , allowance , bellow , yellow , mellow

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Variants

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shallow , shallower , shallowest , shallowly , shallowness , shallownesses , shallowed , shallowing , shallows

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Etymology

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Old English scalowe, from scalan to hide or conceal, from Proto-Germanic *skal-; related to skulk to hide.

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Trivia

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1. The shallowest body of water in the world is the Dead Sea, with an average depth of 1,280 feet below sea level.

2. The term 'shallow' is also used in finance to describe a market condition where securities are not trading at their true value due to a lack of information or market depth.

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Related Concepts

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1. superficial: Related concept that refers to the surface or external appearance of something, without considering the underlying depth or complexity.

2. depth: Contrasting concept that refers to the extent or degree of something, often used to describe the opposite of shallow.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'shallow' is often used to describe characters who lack depth or complexity, such as in Shakespeare's Hamlet. In art, shallow depth of field can be used to create a sense of focus and emphasize certain elements.

How to Memorize "shallow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shallow pond with clear water and a gentle slope towards the shore.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shallow' with the idea of something being superficial or lacking depth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sally Loves Avocados' to remember the definition: 'Shallow' means 'having little depth or extent'.

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