The difference between Deep and Profound

When used as nouns, deep means the deep part of a lake, sea, etc, whereas profound means the deep.

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 profound means descending far below the surface.

Deep is also adverb with the meaning: deeply.

Profound is also verb with the meaning: to cause to sink deeply.

check bellow for the other definitions of Deep and Profound

  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. Profound as an adjective:

    Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.

  2. Profound as an adjective:

    Very deep; very serious

  3. Profound as an adjective:

    Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough

    Examples:

    "a profound investigation"

    "a profound scholar"

    "'profound wisdom"

  4. Profound as an adjective:

    Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading

  5. Profound as an adjective:

    Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive

  1. Profound as a noun (obsolete):

    The deep; the sea; the ocean.

  2. Profound as a noun (obsolete):

    An abyss.

  1. Profound as a verb (obsolete):

    To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Sir Thomas Browne"

  2. Profound as a verb (obsolete):

    To dive deeply; to penetrate.

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