B2 adjective साहित्यिक

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.

उदाहरण

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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.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
abyss
क्रिया विशेषण
abysmally
विशेषण
abyssal
संबंधित
abysm
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याद रखने का तरीका

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: abyss

उदाहरण

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.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
abyss
क्रिया विशेषण
abysmally
विशेषण
abyssal
संबंधित
abysm

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

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

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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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याद रखने का तरीका

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

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

व्याकरण पैटर्न

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

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.

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: abyss

संबंधित शब्द

unformible

C1

A noun referring to an entity, substance, or abstract concept that resists being shaped, structured, or categorized into a standard mold. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe something inherently chaotic or unstructured that defies traditional organization.

overpedery

C1

Describes a state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details, formal rules, or displaying academic knowledge in a tedious way. It is typically used to criticize someone for being 'too much of a pedant' in their approach to a task or subject.

entractery

C1

Describing something that occurs during or pertains to an intermission or the interval between main acts of a performance. It is often used to characterize supplementary entertainment, music, or transitional activities that fill the gap between primary events.

nonceddom

C1

To designate or treat an entity, such as a word or a technical variable, as a temporary 'nonce' item created for a single, specific occasion. It involves isolating a concept so it does not become a permanent part of a system or vocabulary.

misvertible

C1

To incorrectly convert, transpose, or invert a sequence, data set, or logical statement. This verb describes the specific act of failing to maintain accuracy during a transformation process, resulting in a flawed output.

perivestance

C1

The state or act of surrounding an object or entity, often providing a protective, decorative, or atmospheric layer. It refers to the encompassing environment or the 'clothing' of a central core with external elements.

obscribic

C1

To write over existing text or markings in order to conceal, invalidate, or replace them. It specifically refers to the act of using new writing to obscure what was previously written on a surface.

abflexism

C1

To consciously or unconsciously contract the abdominal muscles and core as a response to physical or psychological stressors. This verb describes the act of adopting a rigid internal posture to display strength, maintain stability, or resist external pressure.

interarchship

C1

Relating to the structural or functional relationship existing between two dental or physiological arches, typically the upper and lower jaws. It describes the state of alignment, spacing, and interaction between these opposing structures in a clinical or biological context.

trimarship

C1

Describing a state of balanced three-way coordination or a structure characterized by tripartite leadership. It is typically used to define systems where three distinct entities share equal power or responsibility to maintain stability.

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