Definitions

gap

[gap] / gæp /

NOUN

break, breach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chasm crack cut difference disagreement disparity divergence divide division hole inconsistency rift void

STRONG

aperture arroyo blank caesura canyon cleft clove cranny crevice defile discontinuity fracture gorge gulch gully hiatus hollow interlude intermission interruption interstice interval lacuna lull notch opening orifice pause ravine recess rent respite rest rupture separation slit slot space vacuity

WEAK

interspace

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement alikeness closure harmony juncture likeness sameness similarity

STRONG

closing continuation energy solid

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But China has become especially reliant on selling overseas to plug the gaps, which is a weakness the US can sense, Ning said.

From BBC

Experts say the biggest gap is not a lack of options, but a failure to use the most effective one.

From Science Daily

But PGM strategists expect valuations to eventually narrow their gap with the U.S. as corporate governance efforts gain traction and companies boost stock buybacks.

From Barron's

There was a gap between the trees, and I squeezed through it into the garden.

From Literature

Leaders need to understand the problem, and how to fill the gaps.

From The Wall Street Journal

gap

Example Sentences

Related Words