noun
depths
dehpths
noun
1
The deepest, most remote, or most extreme part of something.
"Strange creatures live in the depths of the ocean."
"He hit the depths of despair after the divorce."
How to Use Depths
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe lowest, deepest, or most extreme point of something — almost always used in the plural.
Common pairings
depths of despair
ocean depths
depths of winter
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Strange creatures live in the _____ of the ocean.