What does gap mean?
Gap means An opening in anything made by breaking or parting..
Gap
/ɡæp/ · noun
Meaning
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting..
Definitions by Sense
- An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
- An opening allowing passage or entrance.
- An opening that implies a breach or defect.
- A vacant space or time.
- A hiatus, a pause in something which is otherwise continuous.
- A vacancy, deficit, absence, or lack.
- A mountain or hill pass.
- (Sussex) A sheltered area of coast between two cliffs (mostly restricted to place names).
Example Sentences
He made a gap in the fence by kicking at a weak spot.
We can slip through that gap between the buildings.
There is a gap between the roof and the gutter.
I have a gap in my schedule next Tuesday.
I'm taking a gap.
You must wait for a gap in the traffic before crossing the road.
Their departure has left a gap in the workforce.
Find words to fill the gaps in an incomplete sentence.
Synonyms for gap
Antonyms for gap
Related Words
Word Forms
- gaps
- gapping
- gapped
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gap?
Common synonyms include break, hole, rip, split.
What is the opposite of gap?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gap in a sentence?
He made a gap in the fence by kicking at a weak spot.
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