GAP Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

gap

noun

ˈgap

Definition of gap

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 At the same time, Chinese models have rapidly narrowed the performance gap. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Johnson said that his team finally has a threatening run game because of the gaps the linemen create. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 But any uptick from July would widen the gap between wage growth and rising prices. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 The experience sharpened her understanding of the gap between the freedoms advertised to women and those actually available to them. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gap

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Noun

Graham birdied the last two holes to earn a precious halve against 17-year-old Miles Russell.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Cash transfers, fund swaps, delayed pension contributions and one-time revenues can make the budget look balanced while the ACFR still shows a hole.

— Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of hole

Noun

Athena logged peak penetration rates exceeding 350 feet per hour and sustained over 130 feet per hour through long intervals.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
That posting also got questions about the 40-month intervals, as well as blowback for the reminder of the passage of time.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

Rothfeld is right that Cusk’s project of dismantling personhood can leave us with a void that is actually personhood radicalized, and thus anything but insightful or liberating.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
The Hurricanes have some younger players who could also step up to fill the void left by Frederique.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of void

Noun

Standing on stilts near the top of the canyon, it is surrounded by brush and dirt on either side and is more than 200 feet from the nearest house north of Mulholland.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The statue was modeled after a real burro that lived in the canyon in the early 20th century.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of canyon

Noun

There’s a dust brush to gather hair, pet fur, and dust from upholstery, a crevice tool to reach between couch cushions, and a wide, flat brush to give your sofa an even better once-over.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
In the clip, McGraw’s cowboy boot appears to get caught in a crevice onstage, sending him to the ground.

— Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of crevice

Noun

The state legislature does not plan to reconvene before the end of the year, making the timing of the resignation largely a matter of political transition rather than an interruption of legislative business.

— Jeff Gurney, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
The game continued without interruption, with Sacramento State beating Mississippi Valley State 52-0 before 18,523 fans, the largest crowd for a Hornet Stadium home opener and fifth-largest in the program’s 73-year history.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of interruption

Noun

Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
The helicopter then returned to the ravine and carried out the same technical maneuver to bring the second climber to safety.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of ravine

Noun

Beebe added 14 carries for 33 yards and returned the opening kickoff 67 yards to set up Indiana's first score.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Faria was down a break and scrambling to survive, having snatched the opening set by getting past Alcaraz’s defenses.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of opening

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