Pronunciation: /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
noun the process of becoming deeper or more intense
A1 The deepening of the river made it difficult for boats to pass through.
A2 The deepening of their friendship was evident in the way they always supported each other.
B1 The deepening of my understanding of the subject helped me to excel in my exams.
B2 The deepening of the economic crisis led to widespread unemployment.
C1 The deepening of their love for each other was evident in the way they cared for one another.
C2 The deepening of the political divide in the country was causing unrest among the citizens.
verb to make or become deeper
A1 The river is deepening as the rain continues to fall.
A2 Her understanding of the subject is deepening with each lesson.
B1 The company's commitment to sustainability is deepening with each new initiative.
B2 The investigation into the crime is deepening as new evidence is uncovered.
C1 The relationship between the two countries is deepening as they work together on various projects.
C2 The artist's exploration of themes in their work is deepening as they delve deeper into their creative process.
adjective having great depth or intensity
A1 The water in the lake is deepening as we move towards the center.
A2 The deepening friendship between the two classmates was evident to everyone.
B1 The deepening economic crisis is causing concern among the population.
B2 The deepening political divide in the country is becoming more pronounced.
C1 The deepening understanding of the complex issue led to new insights and solutions.
C2 The deepening emotional connection between the characters added depth to the novel.
formal The deepening of our understanding of the topic will require further research.
informal We need to dig deeper to really get what's going on.
slang Let's get down to the nitty-gritty and really understand this.
figurative As time passes, the bond between us keeps deepening.
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