Gap
A space or opening between two things, a missing portion, or a difference (as in data or knowledge).
nounGap
A space or opening between two things, a missing portion, or a difference (as in data or knowledge).
nounImagine This
Imagine a long wooden fence with one plank missing. The blank space is a bright gap that an animal might squeeze through, and a repair crew marks it to be fixed.
Sounds Like
/gĂŠp/ (sounds like 'cap' without the initial c)
Looks Like
A short, simple word that visually suggests an opening between two objects (a gap in a fence, a gap in a schedule).
Remember This
Common phrases include generation gap, gap year, and pay gap; gap often signals a missing piece or a discrepancy.
Other Forms
Connect With
opening, space, breach, interval, discrepancy, lacuna
Note
Do not confuse with 'gape' (to stare with an open mouth); gap refers to a space or missing portion, not an action of staring.