shallow

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈʃaləʊ/
/ˈʃæl.oʊ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

Example Sentences
  • The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow.
2 Definition

A fish, the rudd.

3 Definition

A costermonger's barrow.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make or become less deep.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.

Example Sentences
  • Saute the onions in a shallow pan.
2 Definition

Extending not far downward.

Example Sentences
  • The water is shallow here.
3 Definition

Concerned mainly with superficial matters.

Example Sentences
  • It was a glamorous but shallow lifestyle.
4 Definition

Lacking interest or substance.

Example Sentences
  • The acting is good, but the characters are shallow.
5 Definition

Not intellectually deep; not penetrating deeply; simple; not wise or knowing.

Example Sentences
  • shallow learning
6 Definition

Not deep in tone.

7 Definition

Not far forward, close to the net.