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 gap gap /ˈgæp/

noun

  1. () A conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures  ( gap , spread )
    a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
     Gap between income and outgo
    gap between income and outgo
     The spread between lending and borrowing costs
    the spread between lending and borrowing costs
  2. () A narrow opening  ( crack , gap )
    a narrow opening
     He opened the window a crack
    he opened the window a crack
  3. () An open or empty space in or between things  ( gap , opening )
    an open or empty space in or between things
     There was a small opening between the trees
    there was a small opening between the trees
     The explosion made a gap in the wall
    the explosion made a gap in the wall
  4. An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity  ( break , gap , disruption , interruption )
    an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
     It was presented without commercial breaks
    it was presented without commercial breaks
     There was a gap in his account
    there was a gap in his account
  5. A difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations  ( gap )
    a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations
  6. A pass between mountain peaks  ( col , gap )
    a pass between mountain peaks

verb

  1. Make an opening or gap in  ( gap , breach )
    make an opening or gap in