# chasm vs chum

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### chum
*noun · IPA /t͡ʃʌm/ · frequency rank #29,966*
A friend; a pal.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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