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chasm

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an immeasurable depth or space

a chasm in the ocean floor

Synonyms for chasm

abysm,
abyss,
deep,
gulf,
ocean

Words Related to chasm

cleft,
crevasse,
crevice,
fissure

cavern,
hole,
hollow,
pit

breadth,
expanse,
extent,
reach,
spread,
stretch

black hole,
emptiness,
nothingness,
vacancy,
vacuity,
vacuum,
void

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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasm. Accessed 19 Jun. 2021.

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