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

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But here’s the gap: China didn’t just make lists.

From MarketWatch

A separate survey of consumer confidence by the Conference Board includes the so-called labor-market differential, which measures the gap between consumers viewing jobs as plentiful and as hard to get.

From MarketWatch

Hospitals won’t have to look to businesses to fill the gap.

From Barron's

"Sealing gaps and draught proofing is the number one step because it's so low cost," he said.

From BBC

"We've got a big Test to play here and a big gap until our next series. All that is time for reflection. Right now isn't the time do that."

From BBC

gap

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