Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

run deep

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.92 in modern English

Syllables
run deep
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Of a feeling, belief, or problem, to be very intense, serious, and firmly established, often existing for a long time.

Informal

verb

Synonym of go deep.

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, deep.

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What does run deep mean?
Of a feeling, belief, or problem, to be very intense, serious, and firmly established, often existing for a long time.

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