CEFR B1

shallow

adjective

Meaning

Having little depth; not deep.

Examples

The children played in the shallow end of the swimming pool.
Be careful when walking on the shallow seabed.

Synonyms: low, flat, superficial, limited

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shallow (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæloʊ/

Definition

Having little depth; not deep.

Examples

The children played in the shallow end of the swimming pool.
Be careful when walking on the shallow seabed.
The river was so shallow that we could walk across it.

How to Use shallow

shallow end (collocation): The part of a swimming pool that is not deep. — "Children who cannot swim should stay in the shallow end."
shallow water (collocation): Water with little depth. — "The boat ran aground in the shallow water."

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