shallow

Everyday

1. Shallow means not deep: there is only a short distance from the top to the bottom. tree →
2. A shallow person or idea does not think about serious things or care much. tree →
3. Shallow breathing is quick and light. tree →
4. The shallows are the shallow parts of a sea or river. tree →

In the lessons

In water safety, children paddle in the shallow end of the pool; never dive into shallow water (you can hit your head on the bottom), and water can be deeper than it looks. In science, a shallow container of water evaporates faster. In stories, a «shallow» character cares only about looks. Phrases: «the shallow end», «shallow water», «the shallows».

Examples

• Stay in the shallow end of the pool. tree →
• Never dive into shallow water. tree →
• The stream is shallow enough to walk across. tree →
• Put the water in a shallow dish. tree →
• Little fish swim in the shallows. tree →
• His breathing was quick and shallow. tree →
• The river can be deeper than it looks. tree →
• A shallow bowl holds less soup. tree →
• He found one half-buried in the shallow water. tree →

Note

Opposite: deep. Comparison: shallower, shallowest. Water that looks shallow can hide holes and strong currents — a common trap. Do not confuse «shallow» with «swallow».