B2 adjective Literarisch

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
abyss
Adverb
abysmally
Adjektiv
abyssal
Verwandt
abysm
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Merkhilfe

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: abyss

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
abyss
Adverb
abysmally
Adjektiv
abyssal
Verwandt
abysm

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

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

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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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Merkhilfe

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

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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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

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.

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: abyss

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