# chain vs chasm

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chain
*noun · IPA /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ · frequency rank #2,244*
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

### chasm
*noun · IPA /ˈkæzəm/ · frequency rank #30,360*
A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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