Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abyss
noun
/əˈbɪs/
Definition
A deep or bottomless chasm or pit.
Examples
- The sailors were terrified of the dark abyss beneath their ship.
- She felt as though she was staring into an abyss of uncertainty.
- The explorer peered into the abyss, wondering what secrets lay below.
Meaning
The term ‘abyss’ often refers to an immeasurable depth or a seemingly endless void. It can also symbolize a profound or unfathomable situation or state of being.
Synonyms
- chasm
- gulf
- void
- depth
- nothingness
