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Synonyms & Similar Words
intensifying
increasing
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Meaning of Deepening
The primary meaning of "Deepening" according to Oxford Languages is the process of becoming or making something deeper.
Definitions
- Making something deeper, either physically or in terms of understanding or emotion
- * Becoming deeper, either physically or in terms of understanding or emotion
Etymology of Deepening
The word "Deepening" originates from the Old English word "dēop" meaning deep, and the suffix "-ening" which is a present participle form, indicating the process of becoming deeper
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical depths, as well as metaphorical depths, such as emotional or intellectual understanding
Example Uses
- The crisis is deepening, with no end in sight
- * Her understanding of the issue was deepening as she read more about it
- * The river's deepening waters made it difficult to cross
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
lessening
decreasing
reducing
diminishing
easing
alleviating
mitigating
moderating
relieving
soothing
calming
weakening
softening
shrinking
narrowing
contracting
minimizing
abating
subsiding
receding
waning
fading