gap

Meanings

• Noun

  A space or interval left open or unfilled.

  - "The elephants formed a gap in the herd."
  - "There is a gap between the two buildings."
  - "I left a gap in my understanding of the problem."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡæp/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡæp/
   
   
   
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3. /ɡæp/
   
   
   
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4. /ɡæp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hiatus , col , neck , pass , break , clearing , hole , opening , break , chasm , fissure , hole , rift , rip , split , tear , space , break , space , window

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gap
map , clap , tap

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Variants

List of all variants of gap that leads to same result
gap , gappier , gappiest , gappy , gaps , gapped , gapping , gap junction , gap junctions , gap-toothed , gap year , gap years , credibility gap , credibility gaps , spark gap , spark gaps , water gap , water gaps , wind gap , wind gaps , Cumberland Gap

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English gaf, gap, from gapan, to open.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gap' is also used in computer science to refer to the difference in size or capability between two versions of software.

2. In geology, a gap is a break in a sequence of rocks or a missing layer of sediment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interval: A period of time or a distance between two points.

2. Void: An empty space or a lack of substance.

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Culture

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The concept of a gap can be found in various aspects of culture. In literature, a gap can represent a lack of understanding or a missed opportunity. In art, a gap can be used to create tension or to highlight the importance of the objects or spaces around it. In music, a gap can refer to a pause or a silence.

How to Memorize "gap"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a space or an empty interval.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a missing piece or a gap in a puzzle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'gap' as 'G' for 'Gap' and 'A' for 'open space'.

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