gap

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noun

ˈgap

: a break in a barrier (such as a wall, hedge, or line of military defense)

: an assailable position

: a mountain pass

: ravine

: spark gap

: a separation in space

: an incomplete or deficient area

a gap in her knowledge

: a break in continuity : hiatus

: a break in the vascular cylinder of a plant where a vascular trace departs from the central cylinder

: lack of balance : disparity

the gap between imports and exports

: a wide difference in character or attitude

the generation gap

: a problem caused by some disparity

a communication gap

credibility gap

gappy

ˈga-pē

adjective

Synonyms

Noun

breach
break
discontinuity
gulf
hiatus
hole
interstice
interval
opening
rent
rift
separation
void

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun The child had a gap between her two front teeth. The gap between the lead runner and the rest of the field continued to widen. The sheep got through a gap in the fence. There are unexplained gaps in his story. The class filled in the gaps in my knowledge of biology. She had taken several years off to raise a family, so there was a large gap in her work history. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Experts say the tax gap — the difference between taxes owed to the government and what’s actually collected — is at least around $600 billion a year.

Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Alberto: The book was written in a different time by someone who there’s a generational gap with, who is so willing to learn and is learning.

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Pallaoro never closes that gap between viewer and subject, which is unfortunate for a film that ostensibly wants to move us with its tale of forgiveness and healing.

Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 To fill that gap, Gradinger, co-founder Brian Reeder and executive chef Roe’e Levy opened the first Vessel Kitchen in Park City in 2016.

Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 The gap between the actual and perceived role of habit in our lives matters.

CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 There's still time for Republicans to narrow the gap, especially DePerno, who appears to be running a bit closer to Nessel than Dixon and Karamo to their respective opponents.

Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2022 The gap in loan balances for Black and white borrowers balloons after graduation, and Black borrowers default on the debt at higher rates, according to the Brookings Institution.

Melissa Korn, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 The tax gap — the difference between taxes owed and taxes paid — is about 15% of all taxes.

German Lopez, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022

Verb

Even modest selling causes prices to gap lower and transaction sizes to shrink as buyers disappear.

Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 19 May 2022 The snug extended cuffs protect your wrists from thorns and scratches and won’t gap open.

Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 10 May 2021 If the stock can gap up tomorrow that will be very bullish and suggest higher prices will likely follow.

Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021 As the laps ticked away, Power was able to gap Grosjean during the sprint to the finish and cruise to his fifth career victory on the IMS road course and sixth career win at IMS overall.

Rob Peeters, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2021 The stock is prone to big moves after reporting earnings and can easily gap up if the numbers are strong.

Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 8 June 2021 Conversely, if the numbers disappoint, the stock can easily gap down.

Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 18 May 2021 The stock is prone to big moves after reporting earnings and can easily gap up if the numbers are strong.

Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 18 May 2021 Conversely, if the numbers disappoint, the stock can easily gap down.

Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 6 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English gap, gappe, borrowed from Old Norse gap "chasm, outcry," noun derivative of gapa "to gape entry 1"

Verb

derivative of gap entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1879, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	gaps
释义	gap 1 of 2 noun ˈgap 1 a : a break in a barrier (such as a wall, hedge, or line of military defense) b : an assailable position 2 a : a mountain pass b : ravine 3 : spark gap 4 a : a separation in space b : an incomplete or deficient area a gap in her knowledge 5 : a break in continuity : hiatus 6 : a break in the vascular cylinder of a plant where a vascular trace departs from the central cylinder 7 : lack of balance : disparity the gap between imports and exports 8 : a wide difference in character or attitude the generation gap 9 : a problem caused by some disparity a communication gap credibility gap gappy ˈga-pē adjective gap 2 of 2 verb gapped; gapping transitive verb 1 : to make an opening in 2 : to adjust the space between the electrodes of (a spark plug) intransitive verb : to fall or stand open Synonyms Noun breach break discontinuity gulf hiatus hole interstice interval opening rent rift separation void See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The child had a gap between her two front teeth. The gap between the lead runner and the rest of the field continued to widen. The sheep got through a gap in the fence. There are unexplained gaps in his story. The class filled in the gaps in my knowledge of biology. She had taken several years off to raise a family, so there was a large gap in her work history. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Experts say the tax gap — the difference between taxes owed to the government and what’s actually collected — is at least around $600 billion a year. Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Alberto: The book was written in a different time by someone who there’s a generational gap with, who is so willing to learn and is learning. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Pallaoro never closes that gap between viewer and subject, which is unfortunate for a film that ostensibly wants to move us with its tale of forgiveness and healing. Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 To fill that gap, Gradinger, co-founder Brian Reeder and executive chef Roe’e Levy opened the first Vessel Kitchen in Park City in 2016. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 The gap between the actual and perceived role of habit in our lives matters. CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 There's still time for Republicans to narrow the gap, especially DePerno, who appears to be running a bit closer to Nessel than Dixon and Karamo to their respective opponents. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2022 The gap in loan balances for Black and white borrowers balloons after graduation, and Black borrowers default on the debt at higher rates, according to the Brookings Institution. Melissa Korn, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 The tax gap — the difference between taxes owed and taxes paid — is about 15% of all taxes. German Lopez, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Verb Even modest selling causes prices to gap lower and transaction sizes to shrink as buyers disappear. Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 19 May 2022 The snug extended cuffs protect your wrists from thorns and scratches and won’t gap open. Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 10 May 2021 If the stock can gap up tomorrow that will be very bullish and suggest higher prices will likely follow. Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021 As the laps ticked away, Power was able to gap Grosjean during the sprint to the finish and cruise to his fifth career victory on the IMS road course and sixth career win at IMS overall. Rob Peeters, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2021 The stock is prone to big moves after reporting earnings and can easily gap up if the numbers are strong. Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 8 June 2021 Conversely, if the numbers disappoint, the stock can easily gap down. Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 18 May 2021 The stock is prone to big moves after reporting earnings and can easily gap up if the numbers are strong. Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 18 May 2021 Conversely, if the numbers disappoint, the stock can easily gap down. Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 6 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English gap, gappe, borrowed from Old Norse gap "chasm, outcry," noun derivative of gapa "to gape entry 1" Verb derivative of gap entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1879, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing gap bridge the gap close the gap gap-toothed trade gap generation gap gap year credibility gap wind gap spark gap water gap gap junction See More bridge the gap close the gap gap-toothed trade gap generation gap gap year credibility gap wind gap spark gap water gap gap junction See More Kids Definition gap noun ˈgap 1 : an opening made by a break or rupture She squeezed through a gap in the fence. 2 : an opening between mountains 3 : a hole or space where something is missing There are some gaps in his story. Medical Definition gap noun ˈgap : a break in continuity especially of structure : hiatus gaps noun plural of gap 1 as in holes 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance holes crevices voids discontinuities openings cracks rifts fissures intervals interstices breaches slits hiatuses separations rents breaks cavities slots clefts gulfs chasms pores fractures crannies splits interspaces apertures abysses chinks orifices notches ruptures gapes severances 2 as in interruptions a break in continuity there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events Synonyms & Similar Words interruptions intervals discontinuities pauses interstices spaces hiccups lulls parentheses interludes hiatuses lags intermissions windows hiccoughs interregnums interspaces interims interregna time lags caesuras commas lapses caesurae bumpers entr'actes discontinuances suspensions rests recesses respites adjournments subintervals Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuities continuations stretches runs progressions continua continuums processions See More 3 as in ravines 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 Synonyms & Similar Words ravines canyons gorges valleys passes saddles crevices gulches cols abysses chasms fissures notches trenches flumes defiles linns gulfs crevasses gills clefts couloirs kloofs hollows basins cañons gutters glens cirques vales gullies combes dales troughs dells kettles arroyos floodplains gulleys wadis barrancas draws coulees washes coombes barrancos cwms nullahs coombs shut-ins
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gap

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