chasm — a deep crack or opening in the earth's surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a deep crack or opening in the earth's surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæzəm/
Korean meaning: 땅의 깊은 갈라진 틈, 협곡
Korean pronunciation: **캐**즘
Example Sentences
- My cat tried to jump over the tiny chasm in our backyard and ended up doing a dramatic belly flop instead.
- The political chasm between the two parties seems impossible to bridge.
- There's a huge chasm between what I think I can cook and what I actually end up making.
chasm
NOUN//ˈkæzəm//
a deep crack or opening in the earth's surface
A hiker encounters a deep chasm blocking the mountain trail
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Despite the spasm over the chasm, enthusiasm never fades!
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Origin
From Greek 'chasma' meaning 'yawning hollow' or 'gaping mouth', derived from the verb 'chainein' meaning 'to yawn' or 'to gape'. The word entered English through Latin and Old French.
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“My cat tried to jump over the tiny chasm in our backyard and ended up doing a dramatic belly flop instead.”
“The political chasm between the two parties seems impossible to bridge.”
“There's a huge chasm between what I think I can cook and what I actually end up making.”
“The mountain climbers carefully navigated around the dangerous chasm.”
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