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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Major gaps remain between Israel's commitments and the reality facing Palestinians, representatives for Oxfam, Save the Children and Refugees International told reporters at UN headquarters in New York.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Russia relied heavily on the tactic of sending forward tiny groups of soldiers to infiltrate gaps in the front line in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Louisiana, which has serious gaps in access to maternity care, had the highest rate of maternal mortality in the nation last year.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Small sideways offsets between these strands, ranging from 100 to 400 meters, create localized openings within the fault structure, similar to small gaps inside a crack.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

I have to admit the structure did look a little rough, with huge gaps in the walls and a tilt to one side, but at least it stayed standing.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles