gap

noun
UK: /ɡæp/
US: /ɡæp/

  1. A space or interval between two things.

    1. There's a small gap between the fence and the tree.
    2. The gap in the market presented a new business opportunity.

  2. A difference between two things.

    1. There is a big gap between what he earns and what she earns.
    2. The gap between the rich and poor continues to widen in many countries.

  3. A break or interruption in something.

    1. There was a gap in the movie, so I went to buy popcorn.
    2. I took advantage of the gap in his knowledge to gain an advantage.

Synonyms

space interval break difference opening breach
gap intransitive-verb

  1. To create a space or interval between two things.

    1. The trees gap the landscape.
    2. His explanation gapped the growing distrust within the team.

  2. To be or become wide open.

    1. The door gapped open with a loud creak.
    2. A crack gapped in the wall as the building settled.
gap transitive-verb

  1. To make an opening in something.

    1. The explosion gapped the wall.
    2. A well-placed shot gapped the enemy's defence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gap" in English means: A space or interval between two things., A difference between two things., A break or interruption in something..

The phonetic transcription of "gap" is /ɡæp/ in British English and /ɡæp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gap": space, interval, break, difference, opening, breach.

Example usage of "gap": "There's a small gap between the fence and the tree.". More examples on the page.