ravijn — meaning in English
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English meaning
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abyss
noun A very deep, seemingly bottomless chasm or void.
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ravine
noun A deep, narrow valley cut into the land, usually by running water.
Senses
ravijn is used for these senses in English:
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abyss
(frequently, figurative) A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable; any void space. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
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ravine
A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.
abyss — full definition
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noun A very deep, seemingly bottomless chasm or void.
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noun A situation or state of overwhelming trouble, hopelessness, or ruin.
