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DEEP - is it being used as a noun in the following sentence?



Goodboyboy
Brazil

DEEP - is it being used as a noun in the following sentence?
 
The word deep is being used as a noun in the following sentence? - Please,  explain it for me. Thanks in advance...  
 
 
deep into that darkness peering long i stood there wondering fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.
 
 

15 Jun 2016      





csasaldanha
Portugal

Hi there.
Deep can be used as a noun if preceeded by a definite article but here I believe it �s being used as an adverb, like far on in time or intensely.
 
Hope it helps.

15 Jun 2016     



ascincoquinas
Portugal

 
 
hope this helps

15 Jun 2016     



yanogator
United States

Definitely an adverb
 
Bruce 

15 Jun 2016     



almaz
United Kingdom

In fact, it�s a flat adverb. Smile

15 Jun 2016     



teresasimoes
Portugal

It is an adverb. It is as though it were "deeply ... peering ..."

16 Jun 2016