shallow

//ˈʃæl.oʊ//
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Adjective

shallowCanonical form
shallowerComparative
shallowestSuperlative
1

Having little depth; not deep.

The water in this pool is shallow, so it's safe for children.

2

Lacking depth of intellect, emotion, or knowledge; superficial.

His shallow understanding of the topic was obvious during the discussion.

Noun

shallowSingular
shallowsPlural
1

A shallow area in a body of water; a shoal.

The boat got stuck in the shallows near the shore.

Verb

shallowInfinitive
shallowPresent tense
shallowedPast tense
shallowedPast participle
shallowingPresent participle
shallowsThird-person singular
1

To make or become shallow.

The river shallows near the bridge.