Deep down Meaning in English

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Definition

Used to express a person’s true feelings or beliefs, especially when they do not show them or openly admit them.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used to talk about one's true feelings, desires, or beliefs, especially when these are hidden. Commonly appears as 'deep down, I...' or 'deep down, he/she...'. Similar to 'at heart'. Not used for physical depth.

• Spanish: en el fondo - en lo más profundo
• Portuguese (BR): no fundo - no íntimo
• Portuguese (PT): no fundo - no íntimo
• Chinese (Simplified): 内心深处 - 本质上
• Chinese (Traditional): 內心深處 - 本質上
• Hindi: अंदर ही अंदर - गहराई में
• Arabic: في أعماق النفس - في قرارة النفس
• Bengali: মনের গভীরে - অন্তরে
• Russian: в глубине души
• Japanese: 心の奥では
• Vietnamese: trong thâm tâm
• Korean: 마음속으로는 - 속마음으로는
• Turkish: içten içe
• Urdu: دل ہی دل میں
• Indonesian: dalam hati

Example Sentences

We all pretend to be confident, but deep down, we're nervous.

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Deep down, she still cares about him.

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Deep down, I know the truth.

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He acts tough, but deep down he's kind.

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Deep down, I always wanted to travel the world.

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You might say you're not afraid, but deep down, I think you are.

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