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Chasm for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'kæzəm

What does Chasm really mean?

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Sure, "chasm" is a big word, but I promise it's not as complicated as it sounds. It's like a really deep crack or gap in the ground, kind of like a huge canyon. Picture a big, empty space that looks like it could go on forever. That's a chasm.

So, when we talk about a "chasm" in a non-physical way, we're talking about a big gap between two things. It could be a gap between two people's beliefs or ideas, like when they just can't seem to see eye to eye. Or it could be a big gap in understanding or communication, like when there's a big divide between two groups of people.

But the cool thing about "chasm" is that it's not just a gap or a divide. It's a really big, deep, and maybe even unbridgeable gap. It's kind of like when you look down into a really deep canyon and you know there's no way you could jump across it. That's what a "chasm" is like - it's a ginormous gap that seems almost impossible to bridge.

So, when you hear or read the word "chasm," just remember that it's talking about a big, huge gap between two things - whether it's physical or not. And that's what makes it different from just a regular old gap or divide. It's like the Grand Canyon of gaps!

Revised and Fact checked by Michael Miller on 2023-11-14 00:15:21

Chasm In a sentece

Learn how to use Chasm inside a sentece

  • There was a chasm in the ground after the earthquake, and it was too deep to see the bottom.
  • After the argument, there was a chasm between the two friends and they stopped talking to each other.
  • The chasm between the rich and the poor seems to be growing wider and wider.
  • The chasm between the two political parties made it difficult for them to find common ground.
  • There was a chasm in the rock wall that was too wide to jump across.

Chasm Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Chasm Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.