Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chasm
noun
/ˈkæz.əm/
Definition
A deep fissure in the earth’s surface.
Examples
- The hikers were hesitant to cross the chasm that split the trail.
- Canyons and chasms formed over millions of years through erosion.
- There was a chasm between their ideals and reality.
Meaning
A large, deep gap or opening in a surface, often formed by geological activity.
Synonyms
- abyss
- gorge
- gap
- crevice
- fissure
