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Abyss
01
a very deep or seemingly bottomless hole or gorge in the earth or sea
Examples
The explorers lowered their equipment into the dark abyss beneath the cave entrance.
The mountain climbers gazed nervously into the abyss below the cliff edge.
02
a vast and deep division between people or ideas
Examples
The cultural abyss between the two communities made cooperation difficult.
There is an abyss of understanding between generations in the debate.
03
the concept of hell as a dark, bottomless pit where the damned are cast
Examples
Medieval literature often describes demons tormenting souls in the abyss.
The old church murals depicted sinners being thrown into the abyss.
04
a situation of extreme danger or disaster that is imminent
Examples
The nation was teetering on the abyss of economic collapse.
After years of conflict, the region faced the abyss of total war.
Lexical Tree
abyssal
abyss
