Definitions and Examples of depth, lowness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The distance from the top surface to the bottom of something.
Example
The depth of the ocean can be thousands of meters.
A position or level that is close to the ground.
Example
The airplane was flying at a low altitude.
Key Differences: depth vs lowness
- 1Depth refers to the distance from the top surface to the bottom of something, while altitude refers to the height above sea level.
- 2Lowness refers to a position or level that is close to the ground, while altitude refers to a height above sea level.
Effective Usage of depth, lowness
- 1Science: Use depth to describe the distance from the top surface to the bottom of something, such as the depth of the ocean.
- 2Geography: Use altitude to describe the height above sea level, such as the altitude of a mountain peak.
- 3Aviation: Use lowness to describe a position or level that is close to the ground, such as the altitude of an airplane during takeoff or landing.
Remember this!
The antonyms of altitudes are depth and lowness. Use depth to describe the distance from the top surface to the bottom of something, and lowness to describe a position or level that is close to the ground. Use altitude to describe the height above sea level.