GAP Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

gap

noun

ˈgap

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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Relevance

as in interval

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

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as in void

an incomplete or deficient area a gap in his understanding

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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 Homeowners should also seal any openings that could allow termites to enter, such as cracks in cement foundations or gaps around utility lines, using cement, grout or caulk. —

Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026 Ward helps her love with brain fog by filling in the gaps and fixing her word salads and Perssonatti helps Ward to get around as her caretaker, the couple said. —

Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026 First, inspect your home or RV Mice can only get in your home or RV if there are gaps in the structure or near where pipes and ductwork enter. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 This isn’t about filling a gap someone else left behind. —

Max Cutler, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gap

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Noun

On Monday morning, Brandon Bailey, who flew into LAX from Texas, told The Times that the potential increase will leave a hole in his travel budget.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Days after trading center Garrett Bradbury to Chicago for a fifth-round pick — a solid piece of business with Bradbury entering a contract year but also immediate consequences — the Pats have a hole in their offensive line.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026