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Shallow

/ˈʃæləʊ/
Not deep; having little depth from the top to the bottom.

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Examples:

The water is shallow near the beach.He has a shallow understanding of the subject.

Etymology:

etymology
Originated from Old English sceald, corresponding to Old Norse skald, meaning shallow sea or bay, and further linked to German schall.

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