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GAP

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Gap.

How to pronounce gap:

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Gap - as a noun

A conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

Example: "Gap between income and outgo"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spread

An open or empty space in or between things

Example: "There was a small opening between the trees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opening
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
space
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A narrow opening

Example: "He opened the window a crack"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opening
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A pass between mountain peaks; geomorphological term for the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
col
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mountain passnotchpass
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conflictdifferencedifference of opiniondispute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

Example: "It was presented without commercial breaks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdisruptioninterruption
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delayholdup
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gap - as a verb

Make an opening or gap in

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breach

Example Sentences

"There is a noticeable gap between the two buildings."
"Please be careful not to fall into the gap between the train and the platform."
"There is a generation gap between my parents and me."
"The company needs to bridge the communication gap between different departments."
"I need to fill in the gap in my knowledge."
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Word Game Points

Is GAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is GAP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gap is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is GAP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gap is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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