Gap

Quick meaning: Gap is a noun meaning An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.

Meaning

An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.

More Meanings

1. An opening allowing passage or entrance.
2. An opening that implies a breach or defect.
3. A vacant space or time.
4. A hiatus, a pause in something which is otherwise continuous.
5. A vacancy, deficit, absence, or lack.
6. A mountain or hill pass.
7. (Sussex) A sheltered area of coast between two cliffs (mostly restricted to place names).

Example Sentences

I'm taking a gap.

I have a gap in my schedule next Tuesday.

There is a gap between the roof and the gutter.

Their departure has left a gap in the workforce.

Word Forms

• gaps
• gapping
• gapped

Synonyms for gap

Depending on context, synonyms include break, hole, rip, split, tear, rift.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include breach, crack, break, spread, disruption, interruption.

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