Chasms — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈka-zəm/

Meaning & Definition of Chasms

Chasms (noun)

  1. a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth), gorge
  2. a marked division, separation, or difference

Chasms (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an immeasurable depth or space

    "a chasm in the ocean floor"

    similar: abysms, abysses, deeps, gulfs, oceans
    related: clefts, crevasses, crevices, fissures, caverns, holes, hollows, pits, breadths, expanses, extents, reaches, spreads, stretches, black holes, vacancies, vacuities, vacuums, voids

Related Entry: Chasm (noun)

Chasm is a different word from Chasms. The synonyms below are for chasm, not for chasms.

  1. an immeasurable depth or space

    "a chasm in the ocean floor"

    similar: abysm, abyss, deep, gulf, ocean
    related: cleft, crevasse, crevice, fissure, cavern, hole, hollow, pit, breadth, expanse, extent, reach, spread, stretch, black hole, emptiness, nothingness, vacancy, vacuity, vacuum, void

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chasms

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chasms:

abysms, abysses, deeps, gulfs, oceans

Related Words for Chasms

clefts, crevasses, crevices, fissures, caverns, holes, hollows, pits, breadths, expanses, extents, reaches, spreads, stretches, black holes, vacancies, vacuities, vacuums, voids

Origin & Etymology of Chasms

Latin chasma, from Greek; akin to Latin hiare to yawn yawn

First known use: circa 1594

Frequently Asked Questions about Chasms

What does "Chasms" mean?

"Chasms" means a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth), gorge. As a noun, it is defined as: a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth), gorge.

What is another word for "Chasms"?

Other words for "Chasms" include abysms, abysses, deeps, gulfs and oceans. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chasms" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chasms"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chasms". Common alternatives include abysms, abysses, deeps, gulfs and oceans.

How do you use "Chasms" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chasms" in a sentence: "a chasm in the ocean floor".

Is "Chasms" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chasms" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Chasms"?

"Chasms" is pronounced /ˈka-zəm/.

What is the origin of the word "Chasms"?

"Chasms" comes from Latin chasma, from Greek; akin to Latin hiare to yawn yawn. First known use: circa 1594.

What is another word for "Chasms" meaning "an immeasurable depth or space"?

When "Chasms" (noun) means an immeasurable depth or space, synonyms include abysms, abysses, deeps, gulfs and oceans.