Shallow

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæloʊ/

Definitions of shallow

adjective A word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'shallow' describes something that is not deep or has a small depth.

Example Sentences

A1 The water in the pond is shallow, so it's safe for children to play in.

A2 She only has a shallow understanding of the topic, so she needs to study more.

B1 The novel explores deep themes despite its seemingly shallow plot.

B2 His shallow remarks offended many people at the party.

C1 The politician's shallow promises failed to convince the voters.

C2 Her shallow personality made it difficult for her to form deep connections with others.

Examples of shallow in a Sentence

formal The pond was so shallow that I could see the bottom clearly.

informal Be careful not to step in the shallow end of the pool.

slang Don't be so shallow, there's more to a person than just looks.

figurative His understanding of the topic was shallow, he barely scratched the surface.

Grammatical Forms of shallow

• past tense: shallowed
• plural: shallows
• comparative: shallower
• superlative: shallowest
• present tense: shallow
• future tense: will shallow
• perfect tense: have shallowed
• continuous tense: is shallowing
• singular: shallow
• positive degree: shallow
• infinitive: to shallow
• gerund: shallowing
• participle: shallowed

Origin and Evolution of shallow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shallow' originated from the Old English word 'sceald' meaning shallow, not deep.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shallow' has retained its meaning of not deep, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe superficiality or lack of depth in various contexts.