The difference between Deep and Large

When used as nouns, deep means the deep part of a lake, sea, etc, whereas large means an old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

When used as adverbs, deep means deeply, whereas large means before the wind.

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 large means of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

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  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. Large as an adjective:

    Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

    Examples:

    "Russia is a large country. The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size. He has a large collection of stamps."

  2. Large as an adjective (obsolete):

    Abundant; ample.

  3. Large as an adjective (archaic):

    Full in statement; diffuse; profuse.

  4. Large as an adjective (obsolete):

    Free; unencumbered.

  5. Large as an adjective (obsolete):

    Unrestrained by decorum; said of language.

  6. Large as an adjective (nautical):

    Crossing the line of a ship's course in a favorable direction; said of the wind when it is abeam, or between the beam and the quarter.

  1. Large as a noun (music, obsolete):

    An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

  2. Large as a noun (obsolete):

    Liberality, generosity.

  3. Large as a noun (slang, plural: '''large'''):

    A thousand dollars/pounds.

    Examples:

    "Getting a car tricked out like that will cost you 50 large."

  4. Large as a noun:

    A large serving of something.

    Examples:

    "One small coffee and two larges, please."

  1. Large as an adverb (nautical):

    Before the wind.

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