gap
/ɡæp/gap
NOUNDefinition of gap
A gap is a difference in the level of two groups.
Example: The money is to help bridge the gap between rich schools and poor schools.
A gap is a small space or a short time between two things.
Example: Watch the gap between the platform and the train.
A gap is missing space, time, information, etc.
Example: We don't know exactly what happened, but the new information will help us fill in some gaps in the story.
gap
EXAMPLESExamples of gap
The money is to help bridge the gap between rich schools and poor schools.
Example sentenceThe gender gap in education is widening; fewer girls are going to school.
Example sentenceWatch the gap between the platform and the train.
Example sentenceThere was a two-hour gap between when he arrived and the meeting time.
Example sentenceWe don't know exactly what happened, but the new information will help us fill in some gaps in the story.
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