Definition of "shallow"

Kid-friendly meaning of shallow, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "shallow" mean?

shallow (adjective) — not very deep — going only a little way down.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables2 (shal·low)

Example sentences using "shallow"

Grade K–2
The pond is shallow.
Grade 3–5
The kids stayed in the shallow end while the bigger kids dove in the deep end.
Grade 6–8
It's easy to dismiss someone as shallow before you've actually sat down and asked them what they care about most.

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