Meaning of the word gap in English

What does gap mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gap

US /ɡæp/

UK /ɡæp/

a break or hole in an object or between two objects

Example:

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There's a small gap in the fence.

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Mind the gap between the train and the platform.

Synonym:

opening space hole break rift

a significant difference or imbalance between two things

Example:

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There's a growing gap between the rich and the poor.

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The company needs to bridge the skills gap in its workforce.

Synonym:

disparity discrepancy difference imbalance gulf

a period of time when something is absent or not happening

Example:

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She took a year-long gap between high school and college.

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There was a brief gap in the conversation.

Synonym:

interval break pause hiatus interruption

to make a break or hole in something

Example:

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The strong winds gapped the old fence.

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He gapped his teeth slightly for a unique look.

Synonym:

breach pierce split separate

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