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Gaps: meaning, definitions and examples

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gaps

 

[ ɡæps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a sentence

Gaps refer to spaces or openings between objects or structures that are not filled or closed. These spaces can vary in size and can be found in various environments.

Synonyms

break, interval, opening, space

Examples of usage

  • Please be careful not to step in the gap between the train and the platform.
  • She noticed a gap in the fence where the dog had escaped.
  • The gap between the rich and the poor continues to widen.
  • Mind the gap between the tiles on the floor.
  • The student identified a gap in the research that needed to be addressed.
Context #2 | Verb

in a sentence

When used as a verb, gaps mean to create a space or opening between objects or structures. It can also refer to missing information or elements that need to be filled in.

Synonyms

bridge, create space, divide, separate

Examples of usage

  • She carefully gapped the plants in the garden to allow them room to grow.
  • The writer needs to gap the bridge between the introduction and the main body of the essay.
  • There is a gap in our knowledge about this period of history that needs further research.

Translations

Translations of the word "gaps" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lacunas

🇮🇳 अंतराल

🇩🇪 Lücken

🇮🇩 celah

🇺🇦 прогалини

🇵🇱 luki

🇯🇵 隙間 (すきま)

🇫🇷 lacunes

🇪🇸 huecos

🇹🇷 boşluklar

🇰🇷 틈

🇸🇦 فجوات

🇨🇿 mezery

🇸🇰 medzery

🇨🇳 间隙

🇸🇮 vrzeli

🇮🇸 eyður

🇰🇿 бос орындар

🇬🇪 ცარიელი ადგილები

🇦🇿 boşluqlar

🇲🇽 huecos

Etymology

The word 'gaps' has origins in Old Norse and Old English, where it was used to describe an opening or a breach. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the concept of spaces or openings between objects. The use of 'gaps' in modern English reflects the importance of identifying and addressing spaces or missing elements in various contexts.

See also: gap, gaping.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,727 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.