Dictionary Entry
shallow
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Meaning
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Having little depth; not deep. Can also mean lacking seriousness or intellectual depth.
Example Sentence
The boat could not sail in the shallow water near the shore.
Usage Note
Used to describe something that lacks depth, either literally (like water) or figuratively (like a person's thoughts or emotions). It can also refer to the shallow end of a swimming pool.