B2 adjective أدبي

abyss

/əˈbɪs/

An abyss is an extremely deep or seemingly bottomless hole, chasm, or void. Metaphorically, it refers to a catastrophic situation, a profound difference between two things, or an overwhelming state of negative emotion like despair.

أمثلة

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1

The hiker stood cautiously at the edge of the dark abyss, unable to see the bottom of the canyon.

The walker stood carefully by the deep hole, unable to see how far down the canyon went.

2

If the government does not act soon, the economy could fall into a terrifying abyss of debt.

Without government action, the national economy might collapse into a deep state of debt.

3

I lost my keys in the abyss of my messy backpack.

I lost my keys in the deep, disorganized space of my bag.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
abyss
ظرف
abysmally
صفة
abyssal
مرتبط
abysm
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نصيحة للحفظ

Visualize the 'y' in 'abyss' as a funnel or a deep pit that you are falling into.

اختبار سريع

The explorer felt a sense of dread while standing on the edge of the _____, not knowing how deep it truly was.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: abyss

أمثلة

1

The hiker stood cautiously at the edge of the dark abyss, unable to see the bottom of the canyon.

everyday

The walker stood carefully by the deep hole, unable to see how far down the canyon went.

2

If the government does not act soon, the economy could fall into a terrifying abyss of debt.

formal

Without government action, the national economy might collapse into a deep state of debt.

3

I lost my keys in the abyss of my messy backpack.

informal

I lost my keys in the deep, disorganized space of my bag.

4

The researcher examined the biological organisms that thrive in the abyssal zone of the ocean.

academic

The scientist studied the living things that survive in the deepest parts of the sea.

5

The sudden market crash pushed the firm toward a financial abyss.

business

The sudden drop in stock prices pushed the company toward a complete financial failure.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
abyss
ظرف
abysmally
صفة
abyssal
مرتبط
abysm

تلازمات شائعة

staring into the abyss looking into a deep hole or facing a dark situation
yawning abyss a wide and frighteningly deep gap
edge of the abyss on the verge of a disaster or major change
abyss of despair a feeling of extreme hopelessness
fiscal abyss a severe and dangerous financial crisis

العبارات الشائعة

stare into the abyss

to contemplate something dark, dangerous, or existential

bridge the abyss

to overcome a massive difference or gap between two things

on the brink of an abyss

to be very close to a catastrophic failure

يُخلط عادةً مع

abyss vs chasm

A chasm is usually a physical crack or literal gap, whereas abyss implies a much greater, often infinite, depth or metaphorical despair.

abyss vs abysmal

Abysmal is the adjective form often used to mean 'extremely bad', while abyss is the noun for the void itself.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'abyss' to emphasize the scale of a problem or the depth of a physical space. It is a powerful, dramatic word often used in literature and philosophical discussions to describe things that are incomprehensibly deep.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use 'abyss' as an adjective (e.g., 'an abyss hole'), but it is a noun. Use 'abyssal' for scientific contexts or 'abysmal' to mean very poor quality.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Visualize the 'y' in 'abyss' as a funnel or a deep pit that you are falling into.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Greek word 'abyssos', meaning 'bottomless' (a- 'without' + byssos 'bottom').

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun (plural: abysses) Commonly used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific state or place
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السياق الثقافي

The word is famously used in Friedrich Nietzsche's quote: 'If you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you,' referring to the psychological effect of confronting evil or darkness.

اختبار سريع

The explorer felt a sense of dread while standing on the edge of the _____, not knowing how deep it truly was.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: abyss

كلمات ذات صلة

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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