gap

noun

ˈgap How to pronounce gap (audio)
Definition of gapnext
1
as in hole
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) there were several visible gaps in the wall where the drywall had pulled away from the wall framing

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2
as in interval
a break in continuity there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events

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3
as in void
an incomplete or deficient area a gap in his understanding

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4
as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage thought they were stuck until they found a gap in the mountain range that they could hike through

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Recent Examples of gap The more than $60 trillion gap between the two studies has raised new questions about the size and impact of the great wealth transfer. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 17 July 2026 Polymarket mirrored that pattern, though with a smaller percentage gap. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 17 July 2026 Unexpectedly, in the real world the caloric gap between the two groups nearly closed. — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026 The gap between founders who build steadily and those who stay stuck in reactive mode year after year almost never comes down to capability. — Skye Blanks, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gap
  1. hole
  2. interval
  3. void
  4. canyon
  5. crevice
  6. interruption
  7. ravine
  8. opening
Noun
  • The Louisiana State University alum came into the round ahead by two strokes but quickly lost it and went birdie-free for the final 12 holes.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Below it, there’s a wide concave base with a drainage hole that’s ideal for faux flowers, real flowers, or decorative rocks.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
Definition of hole
Noun
  • Remember that intensity is relative, so adjust your pace, resistance, and rest intervals as needed.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026
  • The equalising goal came in first-half stoppage time, with Norway coach Stale Solbakken visibly annoyed with referee Clement Turpin at the half-time interval.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of interval
Noun
  • With a void in leadership and production, the Horned Frogs will need someone to step up quickly.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The Seminoles seemingly didn’t have the funding to be aggressive in the transfer portal and signed Daniels to fill the void at quarterback.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of void
Noun
  • Just last month, the probe tracked a frenetic cluster of 30 dust devils swirling through the canyons of Mamers Valles, also in the northern hemisphere.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • Cass was sitting his heaving horse on the rim of the canyon, looking down at some sprays of fresh dirt on the ground below him.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
Definition of canyon
Noun
  • Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Doing so could compromise the appearance and create crevices where bacteria can hide.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of crevice
Noun
  • The robot immediately responds to the interruption and halts the operation, illustrating Unitree’s focus on continuous human-robot interaction and dynamic task adaptation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • The money sits in the business interruption and the extra expense, the long dead stretch while a specialised transformer or a particular chip waits on an 18-month backorder.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of interruption
Noun
  • Drive had attacked something in that brushy ravine — or something had attacked him.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
  • The three-bedroom house is situated on a private lot overlooking a ravine and surrounded by rows of lush hedges.
    — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Definition of ravine
Noun
  • The opening game of the Fuping county league season in May generated over 200,000 renminbi (nearly $30,000) in consumer spending, event officials told CNN.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Long before this summer, there were opening ceremonies, fireworks and countdowns to kickoff.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of opening

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