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in depth

4 antonyms and opposites of in depth, grouped by meaning.

Adverb — Thoroughly and in detail, covering all the important aspects of something.

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1. adverb

Thoroughly and in detail, covering all the important aspects of something.

“We looked at the contract in depth before signing anything.”

thoroughly comprehensively exhaustively at length

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2. adjective

Detailed and thorough; usually written with a hyphen when it comes before a noun.

“She gave an in-depth interview about the collapse of the company.”

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How to use in depth

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

in-depth analysis in-depth interview study something in depth

Neutral; common in journalism, education and business writing.

Frequently asked questions

Is it in depth or in-depth?

Hyphenate it before a noun (an in-depth analysis) and leave it open after the verb (we analysed it in depth). This is the standard rule for compound modifiers.

What is the difference between in depth and in detail?

They overlap heavily. In detail stresses that many particulars are included; in depth stresses that the treatment goes beneath the surface to causes and implications, so a short piece can still be in depth.

Can something be too in depth?

Yes, and that is a normal criticism in writing and presentations: coverage that goes deeper than the audience needs. In that case, a summary with the detail in an appendix usually works better.

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