English Expression · Intermediate
deep time
Time that is set in the very distant past or far into the future
Pronunciation: say deep time
Meaning
Time that is set in the very distant past or far into the future.
Example
Yet deep time seemed impervious to the methods of conventional history writing, a state of affairs captured in the word coined to describe this newly remote past: prehistory.
Yet deep time seemed impervious to the methods of conventional history writing, a state of affairs captured in the word coined to describe this newly remote past: prehistory.
Practice tips
- Practice deep time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.