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Run-Deep

/rʌn diːp/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    To extend or exist at a significant depth or intensity.

    "The river runs deep in this part of the valley."
  2. 2

    To have a strong or profound effect or influence.

    "Her emotions run deep, affecting her decisions."

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The term 'run-deep' combines the verb 'run', derived from Old English 'rinnan', meaning 'to flow' or 'to move swiftly', and 'deep', from Old English 'deop', which refers to a considerable distance from the surface. The phrase has evolved to convey a sense of profoundness or intensity in various contexts.

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