Chasm

Pronunciation: /kæzəm/

Definitions of chasm

noun a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 The hikers were careful not to fall into the chasm.

A2 The chasm between the two political parties seemed impossible to bridge.

B1 The chasm in their relationship grew wider with each argument.

B2 The chasm in the ground was so deep, they couldn't see the bottom.

C1 The chasm of misunderstanding between the two cultures was finally overcome through open dialogue.

C2 The chasm in the rock formation was a breathtaking sight, with sheer cliffs on either side.

Examples of chasm in a Sentence

formal The chasm between the two political parties seems to be growing wider.

informal There's a huge chasm between what he says and what he actually does.

slang I can't believe the chasm in prices between those two stores!

figurative The emotional chasm between them was too deep to bridge.

Grammatical Forms of chasm

• plural: chasms
• comparative: deeper
• superlative: deepest
• present tense: chasm
• future tense: will chasm
• perfect tense: has chasmed
• continuous tense: is chasming
• singular: chasm
• positive degree: chasm
• infinitive: to chasm
• gerund: chasming
• participle: chasmic

Origin and Evolution of chasm

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'chasm' originated from the Greek word 'khasma' meaning 'gaping hollow' or 'yawning opening'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chasm' has retained its original meaning of a deep fissure or gorge, but it is now also commonly used metaphorically to describe a wide gap or difference between two things.