chasm

• Sustantivo que designa una abertura o grieta profunda en la superficie terrestre, como un abismo o precipicio; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a una gran diferencia o separación entre personas, grupos o ideas.

A noun referring to a deep fissure, gap, or gorge in the earth's surface, or figuratively a profound difference between people, groups, or ideas.

1. Deep gap or fissureB2formal

   A deep, steep-sided opening in the earth's surface.

   Abismo, sima

   • The hikers stood at the edge of a vast chasm.
   • A deep chasm separated the two mountain peaks.
   • The earthquake created a chasm in the desert floor.

   Sinónimosabysscanyoncleftcrevassefissuregapgorgegulfravinerift

   Antónimoselevationhillmoundridge

2. Major difference or divisionC1formal

   A significant difference or lack of understanding between two groups or people.

   Abismo

   • There is a growing chasm between the rich and the poor.
   • The political chasm between the parties seems impossible to bridge.
   • A cultural chasm separated the two communities.

   Sinónimosabyssbreachdividegapgulfriftschismsplit