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gulf

/gʌlf/

gulfnoun

gulfs

/gʌlf/

Translations

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

ущелье

разрыв

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

gulfverb

gulfed

Past Simple

gulfed

Past Participle

gulfing

Gerund

/ɡʌlf/

Definitions

(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.

Synonyms

gulfadjective

/ɡʌlf/

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

Definitions

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.

gulfproper noun

Definitions

The Persian Gulf, or the region adjoining it, especially when referred to simply as “the Gulf”.

Many oil-rich states are located around the Gulf.