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
Deep crack chases explorers - chasm tries to chase 'em!
Despite the spasm over the chasm, enthusiasm never fades!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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