CHASM


Meaning of CHASM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kæzəm ]

( chasms)

1.

A chasm is a very deep crack in rock, earth, or ice.

N-COUNT

2.

If you say that there is a chasm between two things or between two groups of people, you mean that there is a very large difference between them.

...the chasm that divides the worlds of university and industry.

...the chasm between rich and poor in America.

= gulf, gap

N-COUNT : usu with supp , oft N between pl-n

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