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- Dictionarygap/ɡap/
noun
- 1. a break or space in an object or between two objects: "he peeped through the gap in the curtains" Similar
- 2. a space or interval; a break in continuity: "there are many gaps in our understanding of what happened" Similar
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GAP definition: 1. an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things: 2. in baseball, an…. Learn more.
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.
A gap is the space between two things. It can be physical (like "the gap between your two front teeth") or philosophical (like "the generation gap " between you and your parents).
a difference or disparity in attitudes, perceptions, character, or development, or a lack of confidence or understanding, perceived as creating a problem: the technology gap; a communications gap. a deep, sloping ravine or cleft through a mountain ridge.
A gap is a space between two things or a hole in the middle of something solid. He pulled the thick curtains together, leaving just a narrow gap. ...the wind tearing through gaps in the window frames.
a difference that separates people, or their opinions, situation, etc. A huge gap has opened up between expectations and what is deliverable. The only way to close this gap is to innovate. gap between A and B the gap between rich and poor. the gap between theory and practice. to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities.
an empty space or hole in the middle of something, or between two things: There's quite a big gap between the door and the floor. The sun was shining through a gap in the curtains. Fewer examples. She squeezed through a narrow gap in the wall.
a difference or disparity in attitudes, perceptions, character, or development, or a lack of confidence or understanding, perceived as creating a problem: the technology gap; a communications gap. a deep, sloping ravine or cleft through a mountain ridge.
a difference that separates people, or their opinions, situation, etc. the gap between rich and poor the gap between theory and practice see credibility, generation gap. a space where something is missing His death left an enormous gap in my life. There were several gaps in my education.
1. a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach. 2. an empty space or interval; hiatus: a gap in one's memory. 3. a difference or disparity, as in attitudes, perceptions, character, or development: the technology gap; a communications gap. 4. a deep sloping ravine or cleft through a mountain ridge.
