Definition of Abyss
Abyss
Ab·yss
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A deep or seemingly bottomless pit or void, often used figuratively.
e.g. The fear of public speaking left her staring into an abyss of anxiety.
(noun)
a very large figurative gap, especially a very wide difference between people or groups;
e.g. There is such an abyss between our views that it will be difficult for us to come to an agreement.
(noun)
a disastrous situation that is likely to take place, or broadly, a low point that is a very close possibility, often figuratively as a very bad moral or intellectual state;
e.g. They remained in the abyss of ignorance because they refused to seek out any knowledge.
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