abyss
noun/əˈbɪs/
Frequency rank: #8,540 most common English word
Meaning
a very deep or bottomless pit or chasm.
Example sentence
The climbers peered over the edge and stared into the dark abyss.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 8,501–8,600
- verballyusing spoken words rather than writing or actions.
- vitalityThe state of being strong, active, and full of energy.
- windshieldthe front glass window of a vehicle that protects occupants from wind and debris.
- zodiaca belt of the sky divided into twelve signs, used in astrology to represent cycles of time and personality types.
- abandonmentthe act of leaving someone or something behind permanently with no intention of returning
- accessionthe act of attaining or being admitted to a position, or the acquisition of an additional item by a library or museum.
- arithmeticThe branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- arsonThe criminal act of intentionally setting fire to property.
- authoritativeHaving or showing authority; commanding and confident; reliably accurate.
- barrenToo poor in quality to produce vegetation or crops; empty and lifeless.