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abysses

/əˈbɪsɪz/

Meanings
noun
Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean.

Examples :

"The old mines, with their flooded tunnels and echoing darkness, felt like entrances to the abysses beneath the earth. "
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Related Words

Illustration subterranean

subterranean adjective

/ˌsʌbtəˈreɪniən/ /ˌsʌbtəˈreɪnjən/

Below ground, under the earth, underground

"The subterranean passages of the old mine were surprisingly dry. "

Illustration figurative

figurative adjective

/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/

Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

"The teacher used figurative language to explain the complex concept, saying that the student's mind was a blank slate. "

Illustration escutcheon

escutcheon noun

/ɪˈskʌtʃən/

An individual or corporate coat of arms.

"The family's escutcheon, featuring a golden lion on a blue field, was proudly displayed above the fireplace. "

Illustration documenting

documenting verb

/ˈdɑkjəˌmɛntɪŋ/ /ˈdɑkjʊˌmɛntɪŋ/

To record in documents.

"He documented each step of the process as he did it, which was good when the investigation occurred."

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration catastrophic

catastrophic adjective

/kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/

Of or pertaining to a catastrophe.

"The hurricane's arrival caused catastrophic damage to the coastal town. "

Illustration immeasurable

immeasurable noun

/ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/

Anything that cannot be measured

"My love for my children is an immeasurable thing; no words or actions can truly express how much I care for them. "

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symbolizing verb

/ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈsɪmˌboʊlaɪzɪŋ/

To be symbolic of; to represent.

"The dove is often seen symbolizing peace. "

Illustration intellectual

intellectual noun

/ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/

An intelligent, learned person, especially one who discourses about learned matters.

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

Illustration unfathomed

unfathomed adjective

/ʌnˈfæðəmd/ /ʌnˈfæθəmd/

Of unknown depth.

"The unfathomed depths of the ocean held many secrets. "

Illustration bottomless

bottomless adjective

/ˈbɒtm̩.ləs/ /ˈbaɾm̩lɨs/

Having no bottom.

"The well had a bottomless pit at the bottom, so we couldn't reach the water. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "