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gulf

/gʌlf/

Translations

gulfnoun

gulfs

/gʌlf/

залив

The Gulf of Mexico is a large ocean basin.

Мексиканский залив — это большой океанический бассейн.

пропасть

There is a gulf between their opinions.

Между их мнениями существует пропасть.

Additional translations

Synonyms

gulfverb

gulfed

Past Simple

gulfed

Past Participle

gulfing

Gerund

/ɡʌlf/

Synonyms

gulfadjective

/ɡʌlf/

Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to a gulf, especially the Gulf of Mexico or the Persian Gulf.

Definitions

gulfnoun

A large area of sea or ocean that is partially enclosed by land.

The Gulf of Mexico is known for its rich biodiversity and oil reserves.

A deep, wide chasm or abyss.

The earthquake left a massive gulf in the landscape, making the area impassable.

A significant difference or division between two people, groups, or things.

There is a growing gulf between the rich and the poor in many countries.

gulfverb

(literary, archaic) To engulf or swallow up completely; to overwhelm as if plunged into a gulf.

Raging floodwaters gulfed the low-lying villages within hours.

gulfadjective

Relating to, located on, or originating from a gulf, especially the Gulf of Mexico or the Persian Gulf.

Gulf shrimp are prized for their sweet flavor.