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Deep End
Definition:
The "deep end" refers to the part of a swimming pool or body of water that is furthest from the shallow end or the point where one can touch the bottom. It is typically the area where the water is deepest.
Parts of Speech:
- Noun: The deeper part of a swimming pool or body of water.
Senses:
- Literal Sense: The physically deeper area of a swimming pool, lake, or any body of water.
- Figurative Sense: A metaphorical term representing a situation or circumstance where one is out of their depth or facing a challenge.
Usages:
- Literal Usage: She practiced diving in the deep end of the pool to improve her technique.
- Figurative Usage: After years of small roles, the actor was thrown into the deep end when she landed the lead role in a blockbuster movie.
- Popular Usage: When it comes to politics, I prefer to stay in the shallow end and not dive into the deep end of heated debates.
Sample Sentences:
- 1. Jenna always jumped into the pool from the deep end, enjoying the thrill of diving into the deep blue water.
- 2. Ben found himself in the deep end of the project when his team members unexpectedly quit.
- 3. Sarah decided to take swimming lessons to build her confidence and conquer her fear of the deep end.
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