gaps

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

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Gaps or spoofing may create straight line segments across land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Gaps in existing laws have allowed the widespread sharing of biometric and other body-related data.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

The funeral of 2-Tone music legend Arthur "Gaps" Hendrikson has taken place at Coventry Cathedral.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

Gaps in X’s content moderation allowed the post to spread across the platform, gaining at least 7 million views and countless more through quote-tweeted posts, before its removal.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2024

Gaps in the siding revealed black tar paper, like decay between haphazard teeth.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson