Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Not deep; having little depth from the top to the bottom.
Shallow
/ˈʃæləʊ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The sun, declining through its shallow arch, dropped behind the tree-tops.The great pride he holds in his worth is shallow.Her understanding of the topic was disappointingly shallow.
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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