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gap

UK
/ɡæp/
US
/ɡæp/

Translations

gapnoun
gaps
pl
UK
/ɡæp/
US
/ɡæp/
écartDifférence ou disparité entre deux éléments.
The gap between the rich and the poor continues to widen.
L'écart entre les riches et les pauvres continue de se creuser.
trouOuverture ou brèche dans une surface ou une structure.
There was a gap in the fence where the dog escaped.
Il y avait un trou dans la clôture par lequel le chien s'est échappé.
Additional translations
brècheOuverture ou rupture dans une structure; plus soutenu.
Synonyms
space
hiatus
discrepancy
difference
rift
void
chasm
break
interval
opening
gapverb
gapped
Past Simple
gapped
Past Participle
gapping
Gerund
UK
/ɡæp/
US
/ɡæp/
Synonyms
divide
leave a gap
break
interspace
space
gape
open
part
split
separate
gapadjective
UK
/ɡæp/
US
/ɡæp/
Used chiefly attributively before a noun (e.g., gap year, gap insurance).

Definitions

gapnoun
An opening or break in a structure or surface.
There was a gap in the fence where the dog escaped.
A difference or disparity between two things, such as opinions or levels.
The gap between the rich and the poor continues to widen.
A period of time when something is absent or lacking.
She took a gap year to travel before starting college.
A space between two objects or points.
Mind the gap between the train and the platform.
A missing element or deficiency in a body of knowledge, information, or system.
Researchers identified a significant gap in the data regarding long-term effects.
gapverb
To make an opening or break in something.
The earthquake gapped the road, making it impassable.
To be or become open or wide apart.
The curtains gapped, letting in a stream of sunlight.
gapadjective
Attributive. Designating something that fills, covers, or relates to a temporary break, deficiency, or interval.
Many drivers purchase gap insurance to cover the difference between the car's value and the loan balance.
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