abyss

Meanings

• noun

  A bottomless pit or chasm, particularly one representing complete destruction.

  - "The legend speaks of an abyss that swallows up all evil."
  - "The explorers were lured into the abyss by the promise of treasure."

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Pronunciation

1. /æˈbɪs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gulf

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abyss
apex , axis , complex , vex , hex , fix , six

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Variants

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abyss , abysses

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Etymology

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From Old French abyssus, from Latin abissus, past participle of abire ‘go away, depart’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abyss' is also used in astronomy to describe the outermost layer of a star's atmosphere.

2. The deepest known point in the ocean, the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, is sometimes referred to as the 'real-life abyss'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chasm: A large, deep crack in the ground or a similar feature.

2. Vortex: A spinning column of air or water, often forming a whirlpool.

3. Abyssal plane: The deepest part of the ocean, below 25,000 feet (7,600 meters).

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Culture

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In literature and mythology, the abyss often represents the unknown or the unknowable, a place of danger and mystery. It can also symbolize the depths of the human psyche or the vastness of the universe.

How to Memorize "abyss"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, dark pit that goes on forever.
   - Visualize the feeling of being drawn into the abyss.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abyss' with the feeling of fear or uncertainty.
   - Think of the abyss as the ultimate unknown.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a bottomless pit.
   - Remember the word 'abyss' as a symbol of the unknown.

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