Here is the requested information on "abysm":
1. Parts of Speech: noun
2. Definitions:
- a deep or bottomless pit; an abyss
- a profound or immeasurable depth or void
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /əˈbɪzəm/
- UK: /əˈbɪz(ə)m/
4. Origin and Usage:
- "Abysm" is derived from the Middle English word "abysme" and the Old French word "abisme", both of which mean "abyss". It was first used in English in the 14th century.
- "Abysm" is typically used in a poetic or literary context to describe a vast and immeasurable depth, either physical or metaphorical.
5. Synonyms: abyss, chasm, gulf, void, bottomless pit
6. Related Words: abyss, chasm, cleft, gully, rift
7. Example Sentences:
- The oceans abysm is home to many mysterious creatures.
- She stared into the abysm of his eyes, feeling lost in their depth.
- The tragedy left a gaping abysm in their lives that could never be filled.