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depression

/dɪˈpɹɛʃn̩/

Meaning 1

a period of economic decline and hardship

“The economy faced a depression during the 1930s.”
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Illustration of depression: a period of economic decline and hardship

Meaning 2

A mental state of deep sadness and hopelessness.

“The rain fell as she sat in deep depression.”
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Illustration of depression: A mental state of deep sadness and hopelessness.

Meaning 3

a low area on the land's surface

“The depression filled with water after the rain.”
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Illustration of depression: a low area on the land's surface