Cool MateMeaning of Shallow
not having much distance between the top or surface and the bottom
In simple words: Not deep; only a little water or understanding.
Shallow in a sentence
- The water in the lake is quite shallow, perfect for children to play in.
- His argument was shallow and lacked depth of understanding.
- We decided to walk through the shallow end of the pool.
- She found the movie to be shallow, without any real character development.
- The shallow waters near the beach are ideal for snorkeling.
- Her shallow interest in the subject became evident when she couldn't answer basic questions.
How to use Shallow
Use 'shallow' to describe physical depth (like a pool) or metaphorical depth (like understanding). Avoid in formal writing when discussing serious topics.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a shallow dish; it has little depth.
Related words
Synonyms for Shallow
- superficial
Common mistakes with Shallow
- Confused with 'superficial' - both can describe lack of depth but 'superficial' often has a more negative connotation.
- Using 'shallows' incorrectly to mean 'shallow waters' without the context.
- Mixing up with 'shallowly' which is an adverb form.
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Shallow in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضحل, سطحي
ليس عميقًا؛ القليل من الماء أو الفهم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Shallow
Not deep; only a little water or understanding.
- GermanDeutsch
flach
Nicht tief; nur wenig Wasser oder Verständnis.
- SpanishEspañol
Superficial
No profundo; solo un poco de agua o comprensión.
- Persianفارسی
کم عمق
عمیق نیست؛ فقط کمی آب یا درک.
- FrenchFrançais
Peu profond, superficiel
Pas profond ; juste un peu d'eau ou de compréhension.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उथला
कम गहरा; पानी या समझ का थोड़ा होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Basso, Superficiale
Non profondo; poca acqua o poca comprensione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rasso, Superficial
Não é profundo; tem pouca água ou entendimento.
- RussianРусский
Мелкий, неглубокий
Неглубокий; мало воды или понимания.
- Urduاردو
اترا, کم عمق
زیادہ گہرا نہ ہونا؛ پانی یا سمجھ کی تھوڑی مقدار۔
- Chinese中文
浅
不深；只有一点水或理解。
More words like Shallow
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Shallow
What does Shallow mean?
Not deep; only a little water or understanding.
What is the definition of Shallow?
not having much distance between the top or surface and the bottom
How do you use Shallow in a sentence?
The water in the lake is quite shallow, perfect for children to play in.
Can you give another example of Shallow?
His argument was shallow and lacked depth of understanding.
What are synonyms for Shallow?
Common alternatives include superficial.
What is the opposite of Shallow?
Opposite meanings include deep, profound, intense.
What words go with Shallow?
It commonly pairs with be, look, become, extremely, fairly, very, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Shallow?
Confused with 'superficial' - both can describe lack of depth but 'superficial' often has a more negative connotation. Using 'shallows' incorrectly to mean 'shallow waters' without the context. Mixing up with 'shallowly' which is an adverb form.
How do you pronounce Shallow?
US: /["/ˈʃæləʊ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʃæləʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Shallow?
Use 'shallow' to describe physical depth (like a pool) or metaphorical depth (like understanding). Avoid in formal writing when discussing serious topics.
What CEFR level is Shallow?
"Shallow" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.