1
: a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
built a bridge over the chasm
2
: a marked division, separation, or difference
the chasm between the rich and the poor
Examples of chasm in a Sentence
a chasm in the ocean floor
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Cumberbatch, in a few moments, expresses the depth of this father’s agony, the terrifying chasm of it.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
The Skymaster was largely forgotten, at least in the official and public domain, creating a chasm of silence for the victims’ families.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
In the Bronx section of New York City, there’s a wide chasm in Israel support even among House members in neighboring districts.
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The departures widen the chasm with Europe, where companies are pushed to adopt stricter climate targets and increase disclosures of climate risks.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
The Skymaster was largely forgotten, at least in the official and public domain, creating a chasm of silence for the victims’ families.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
In the Bronx section of New York City, there’s a wide chasm in Israel support even among House members in neighboring districts.
—Mike Wagenheim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
The departures widen the chasm with Europe, where companies are pushed to adopt stricter climate targets and increase disclosures of climate risks.
—Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasm. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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chasm
noun
: a deep split or gap in the earth
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