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shallower

|shal/low/er|

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/ˈʃæloʊər/

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/ˈʃæləʊə/

(shallow)

not deep

Base Form	Plural	Comparative	Superlative	Noun
shallow	shallows	shallower	shallowest	shallowness

Etymology

Etymology Information

'shallow' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'shalowe', where 'shal' meant 'low' or 'flat'.

Historical Evolution

'shalowe' transformed into the modern English word 'shallow'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'low or flat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having little depth'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

comparative form of 'shallow', meaning having less depth.

The water is shallower near the shore.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 22:37