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shallow
UK
/ˈʃæləʊ/
US
/ˈʃæloʊ/
shallows
pl
UK
/ˈʃæləʊ/
US
/ˈʃæloʊ/
Translations
The boat got stuck on a shallow.
Лодка застряла на мели.
Fish often swim in the shallow near the shore.
Рыбы часто плавают на мелководье у берега.
Additional translations
Definitions
The boat ran aground in the shallows near the reef.
shallower
Comp.
shallowest
Super.
UK
/ˈʃæləʊ/
US
/ˈʃæloʊ/
Translations
The water in the pool is shallow.
Вода в бассейне мелкая.
His understanding of the topic is quite shallow.
Его понимание темы довольно поверхностное.
Definitions
Her understanding of the topic was quite shallow, as she had only read a few articles.
The water in the pool is shallow, making it safe for children to play.
His shallow analysis of the situation failed to address the underlying issues.
He drew a shallow breath, trying not to be heard.
Used after verbs of motion or position to indicate movement or placement at little depth.
Definitions
The submarine was ordered to run shallow during the patrol.
Synonyms
shallowed
Past Simple
shallowed
Past Participle
shallowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃæləʊ/
US
/ˈʃæloʊ/
Translations
The river tends to shallow during the dry season.
Река имеет тенденцию мелеть в засушливый сезон.
Additional translations
Definitions
The river shallows as it approaches the shore.
shallow
shallows
pl
UK
/ˈʃæləʊz/
US
/ˈʃæloʊz/
Usually a plural-only noun referring to areas of shallow water; singular "shallow" is rare.
Translations
The boat got stuck on a shallow.
Лодка застряла на мели.
We walked along the shallows looking for shells.
Мы шли вдоль отмели в поисках ракушек.
Additional translations
Definitions
The boat got stuck in the shallows near the shore.
Their research remained stuck in the shallows of theory, never exploring deeper implications.