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Gap (Noun)

Meaning 1

A narrow opening; "he opened the window a crack".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Crack

Hyponyms

  • Blank

Related Words

  • Gap (verb)

Meaning 2

An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Break
  • Interruption
  • Disruption

Hypernyms

  • Delay
  • Holdup

Hyponyms

  • Interpolation
  • Insert
  • Interposition
  • Barracking
  • Heckling
  • Cut-in
  • Interjection
  • Abruption
  • Breaking Off

Meaning 3

An open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

  • Opening

Hypernyms

  • Space

Hyponyms

  • Snag
  • Pocket
  • Breach
  • Tear
  • Hole
  • Rift
  • Chasm
  • Diastema
  • Ranvier's Nodes
  • Window
  • Foramen
  • Crevice
  • Fissure
  • Split
  • Crack
  • Scissure
  • Mouth
  • Rip

Related Words

  • Gap (verb)

Meaning 4

A pass between mountain peaks.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • The narrow gap between the two mountain peaks was just large enough for a single person to squeeze through.
  • After hours of hiking, the gap between the mountains finally came into view, revealing a stunning panorama.
  • The map indicated a small gap in the mountain range, but it was too treacherous to attempt to cross.
  • As we climbed higher, the gap between the mountain peaks grew wider, revealing a spectacular vista of the valley below.
  • The gap in the mountains was shrouded in mist, making it difficult to gauge its depth and danger.

Synonyms

  • Col

Hypernyms

  • Notch
  • Pass

Hyponyms

  • Water Gap
  • Wind Gap

Meaning 5

A difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

  • Difference
  • Conflict
  • Difference Of Opinion

Meaning 6

A conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • There is a significant gap between the prices quoted by the different car dealerships in the area.
  • The pay gap between men and women has narrowed over the past few years but still remains an issue.
  • A widening gap has opened up between the economies of the two neighboring countries since the trade embargo.
  • Researchers found a considerable knowledge gap between experienced surgeons and novice surgeons performing this procedure.
  • A technology gap exists between small businesses and larger corporations when it comes to investment in new IT infrastructure.

Synonyms

  • Spread
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