What is the difference between "deep" and "deeply" as adverbs? For instance: (1) The doctor asked me to breathe deep/deeply. (2) The meeting continued deep/deeply into the night. (3) I am deep/

EnolaGayTibbets1

What is the difference between "deep" and "deeply" as adverbs? For instance: (1) The doctor asked me to breathe deep/deeply. (2) The meeting continued deep/deeply into the night. (3) I am deep/deeply grateful to you. Thank you very much ~

Sep 4, 2023 6:43 PM

Answers · 3

In #3 you must say “deeply” because an adverb is needed to modify an adjective. However, “breathe deep” is accepted, though it is wrong. The listener interprets it as “take a deep breath”. The adjective modifies an invisible noun.

September 4, 2023

Still haven’t found your answers?

Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!