"chaos" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ Audio: en-us-chaos.ogg [US] Forms: chaos [singular], chaoses [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|chaos|chaoses}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A chaos is a large abyss or chasm.
    Sense id: simple-chaos-en-noun-NY8QR5Vf Categories (other): Old words
  2. Chaos is a state of disorder or confusion. Synonyms: disorder, mess, disarray
    Sense id: simple-chaos-en-noun-6cuozNPV
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