What does ABYSS mean?

abyss

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

• a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm
• a wide or profound difference between people or things

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈbɪs/
• UK: /əˈbɪs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "abyss" comes from the Greek word "abyssos," which means "bottomless." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm. It is often used metaphorically to describe a wide or profound difference between people or things.

Synonyms:

• chasm
• gulf
• void
• pit
• depth

Related Words:

• chaos
• crisp
• bliss
• flask
• crash

Example Sentences:

• The diver plunged into the abyss and disappeared from sight.
• The political divide between the two parties seemed like an abyss that could never be bridged.