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noun
- 1. a break or space in an object or between two objects: "he peeped through the gap in the curtains" Similar
- 2. a space or interval; a break in continuity: "there are many gaps in our understanding of what happened" Similar
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GAP definition: 1. an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things: 2. in baseball, an…. Learn more.
The meaning of GAP is a break in a barrier (such as a wall, hedge, or line of military defense). How to use gap in a sentence.
a difference or disparity in attitudes, perceptions, character, or development, or a lack of confidence or understanding, perceived as creating a problem: the technology gap; a communications gap. a deep, sloping ravine or cleft through a mountain ridge.
a difference that separates people, or their opinions, situation, etc. A huge gap has opened up between expectations and what is deliverable. The only way to close this gap is to innovate. gap between A and B the gap between rich and poor. the gap between theory and practice. to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities.
an empty space or hole in the middle of something, or between two things: There's quite a big gap between the door and the floor. The sun was shining through a gap in the curtains. Fewer examples. She squeezed through a narrow gap in the wall.
A gap is the space between two things. It can be physical (like "the gap between your two front teeth") or philosophical (like "the generation gap" between you and your parents).
A gap is a space between two things or a hole in the middle of something solid. He pulled the thick curtains together, leaving just a narrow gap. ...the wind tearing through gaps in the window frames.
to reduce or get rid of the differences that exist between two things or groups of people. See gap in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: gap. Definition of gap noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach. 2. an empty space or interval; hiatus: a gap in one's memory. 3. a difference or disparity, as in attitudes, perceptions, character, or development: the technology gap; a communications gap. 4. a deep sloping ravine or cleft through a mountain ridge.
Dictionary Meanings. Gap Definition. găp. gapped, gapping, gaps. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. gaps. A hole or opening, as in a wall or fence, made by breaking or parting; breach. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A break in a line of defense. American Heritage.
