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Definition gap in British English

gap noun

[countable] noun
/ɡæp/
1

a space or opening in the middle of something or between things

Example

Fill in any gaps around windows and doors.

Example

Through the gaps between the trees I could see a river in the distance.

Example

We waited for a gap in the busy traffic and crossed the road.

Synonyms and related words
accommodation air pocket break
1.1

a low area between mountains that people use to cross them

Example

The more southerly route lay across a gap in the mountains.

Synonyms and related words
brae brink the brow
2

something missing from a situation or a system that prevents it from being complete or perfect

Example

We will then carry out research to fill in the gaps in our knowledge.

Example

His death leaves a huge gap in the theatrical life of New York.

Synonyms and related words
gap vacuum absentee
3

a large difference between things or groups

Example

The gap between farm incomes and land values is wider than ever.

Example

The book clearly bridges the gap between theory and practice.

Example

The Prime Minister was accused of widening the gap between rich and poor.

Synonyms and related words
difference contrast distinction
4

a period of time in which something does not happen

Example

The second volume in the series came out after a gap of seven years.

Synonyms and related words
pause interval halt
Definition gap in British English