The difference between Deep and Great

When used as nouns, deep means the deep part of a lake, sea, etc, whereas great means a person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.

When used as adverbs, deep means deeply, whereas great means very well.

When used as adjectives, deep means extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards. extending far down from the top or surface, whereas great means relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.&nbsp.

Great is also interjection with the meaning: expression of gladness and content about something.

check bellow for the other definitions of Deep and Great

  1. Deep as an adjective (of a, physical distance):

    Extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards. Extending far down from the top or surface; having its bottom far down. Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction away from a point of reference. In a (specified) number of rows or layers. Thick. Voluminous. A long way inside; situated far in or back. # Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference. # A long way forward. # Relatively farther downfield.

    Examples:

    "We hiked into a deep valley between tall mountains."

    "There was a deep layer of dust on the floor; the room had not been disturbed for many years."

    "The shelves are 30 centimetres deep. — They are deep shelves."

    "a crowd three deep along the funeral procession"

    "That cyclist's deep chest allows him to draw more air."

    "to take a deep breath / sigh / drink"

    "'deep into the forest'';  ''deep in the forest"

    "He is fielding at deep mid wicket."

    "She hit a ball into deep center field."

    "a deep volley"

  2. Deep as an adjective (intellectual, social):

    Complex, involved. Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious. To a significant, not superficial, extent. Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure. Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.

    Examples:

    "That is a deep thought!"

    "I just meant to help out a little, but now I'm deep into it."

    "They're deep in discussion."

    "a deep subject or plot"

  3. Deep as an adjective (sound, voice):

    Low in pitch.

    Examples:

    "She has a very deep [[contralto]] voice."

  4. Deep as an adjective (of a color):

    Dark and highly saturated.

    Examples:

    "That's a very deep shade of blue."

  5. Deep as an adjective (sleep):

    Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).

    Examples:

    "He was in a deep sleep."

  6. Deep as an adjective:

    Immersed, submerged (in).

    Examples:

    "'deep in debt;  deep in the mud;  waist-deep in the muddy water"

  7. Deep as an adjective:

    Muddy; boggy; sandy; said of roads.

  1. Deep as an adverb:

    Deeply.

  1. Deep as a noun (literary, with "the"):

    The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.

    Examples:

    "creatures of the deep"

  2. Deep as a noun (literary, with "the"):

    A silent time; quiet isolation.

    Examples:

    "the deep of night"

  3. Deep as a noun (rare):

    A deep shade of colour.

  4. Deep as a noun (US, rare):

    The profound part of a problem.

  5. Deep as a noun (with "the"):

    The sea, the ocean.

  6. Deep as a noun (cricket):

    A fielding position near the boundary.

    Examples:

    "Russell is a safe pair of hands in the deep."

  1. Great as an adjective:

    Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i. e. having many parts or members) or duration (i. e. relatively long); very big.

    Examples:

    "A great storm is approaching our shores."

    "a great assembly"

    "a great wait"

  2. Great as an adjective:

    Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.

    Examples:

    "the great auk"

  3. Great as an adjective (qualifying nouns of family relationship):

    Involving more generations than the word qualified implies (from 1510s). [see Derived terms]

    Examples:

    "'great-grandfather"

  4. Great as an adjective (obsolete, postpositive, followed by 'with'):

    Pregnant; large with young; full of.

    Examples:

    "'great with child"

    "'great with hope"

  5. Great as an adjective (obsolete, except with 'friend' and similar words such as 'mate','buddy'):

    Intimate; familiar.

  6. Great as an adjective:

    Extreme or more than usual.

    Examples:

    "'great worry"

  7. Great as an adjective:

    Of significant importance or consequence; important.

    Examples:

    "a great decision"

  8. Great as an adjective (applied to actions, thoughts and feelings):

    Arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; superior; commanding; heroic; illustrious; eminent.

    Examples:

    "a great deed"

    "a great nature"

    "a great history"

  9. Great as an adjective:

    Impressive or striking.

    Examples:

    "a great show of wealth"

  10. Great as an adjective:

    Much in use; favoured.

    Examples:

    "Poetry was a great convention of the Romantic era."

  11. Great as an adjective (applied to persons):

    Endowed with extraordinary powers; of exceptional talents or achievements; uncommonly gifted; able to accomplish vast results; remarkable; strong; powerful; mighty; noble.

    Examples:

    "a great hero, scholar, genius, philosopher, writer etc."

  12. Great as an adjective:

    Title referring to an important leader.

    Examples:

    "Alexander the Great'"

  13. Great as an adjective:

    Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

    Examples:

    "What a great buffoon!"

    "He's not a great one for reading."

    "a great walker"

  14. Great as an adjective (often followed by 'at'):

    Skilful or adroit.

    Examples:

    "a great carpenter"

    "You are great at singing."

  15. Great as an adjective (informal):

    Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic (from 1848).

    Examples:

    "Dinner was great."

  16. Great as an adjective (informal, British):

    Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.

    Examples:

    "a dirty great smack in the face"

    "'Great Scott!"

  1. Great as a noun:

    A person of major significance, accomplishment or acclaim.

    Examples:

    "Newton and Einstein are two of the greats of the history of science."

  2. Great as a noun (music):

    The main division in a pipe organ, usually the loudest division.

  1. Great as an adverb:

    very well

    Examples:

    "Those mechanical colored pencils work great because they don't have to be sharpened."

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