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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“In an ideal world, there wouldn’t be so many gaps in accessing those types of benefits,” said Jason Resendez, the president of the National Alliance for Caregiving, an advocacy group.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

European allies have largely filled the gaps left by the U.S. reductions, U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

The problem, inherent to the design, has always been the physical gaps between those individual boxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

"Our colleagues are plugging gaps, doing the impossible, working too many hours to back-fill, are experiencing burnout and ill health and have their private lives upended," Mr Kelly said.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Liyana’s mother, Susan, filled in the gaps, as usual.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye