chaos (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪɒs/
Definition
A state of utter confusion and disorder.
Examples
The sudden announcement threw the office into chaos.
After the earthquake, the city was in a state of chaos.
The stock market experienced chaos as investors panicked.
How to Use chaos
- in chaos (prepositional phrase)
- Experiencing a state of confusion and disorder. — "The entire event descended into chaos when the main speaker didn't show up."
- descend into chaos (phrasal verb)
- To gradually become a state of confusion and disorder. — "Without clear leadership, the organization began to descend into chaos."
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