/ˈdiːp.li/

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Meaning

Very much, or a long way down.

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Word origin

From Old English deoplice, from deop meaning deep, with the adverb ending -ly.

Origin
Old English
Root
deoplice
English cognates
deep, depth

Examples

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Here "deeply" means very much.

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"Breathe deeply" means take a lot of air right in.

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To "sleep deeply" is to sleep so well that noise does not wake you.

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This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 3: deeply, performance, border and 7 more words.