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Wordabulary

shallow

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Not deep, or, when describing a person, lacking serious thought or genuine feeling.

"The children played safely in the shallow end of the pool."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

superficial

Antonyms

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Which word fits the gap? "The children played safely in the _____ end of the pool."

Answer: shallow

In your own words, what does "shallow" mean?

Not deep, or, when describing a person, lacking serious thought or genuine feeling.

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