Definition of Shallow
Shallow
shal·low
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having little depth or extension inward or backward;
e.g. The puddle was very shallow and barely caused a splash when stepped in.
(adjective)
penetrating only surface deep so as to be quickly perceived (with thoughts, feelings, or knowledge);
e.g. He gave shallow answers withing backing up his arguments with viable evidence or sources.
(verb)
the act or process of making something shallow;
e.g. The flower pot shallowed out as the soil slowly drifted away with each rainfall.
(verb)
taking in or expelling small amounts of air;
e.g. Her shallow breathing was due to her panic attack.
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