What does CHASM mean?

Chasm

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A deep fissure in the earths surface.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkæzəm/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkaz(ə)m/

Origin and Usage: The word "chasm" originated from the Latin word "chasma" which means "gaping hole". It has been in use since the 1590s.

Synonyms: Abyss, gulf, canyon, ravine, fissure.

Related Words: Abyss, canyon, cleft, gorge, rift.

Example Sentences:

• The hiker fell into a chasm and broke his leg.
• The earthquake created a chasm in the ground.
• There was a chasm between the rich and the poor in the country.