CEFR A2

gap

noun

Meaning

An empty space where something is missing or where two things should be joined.

Examples

There is a gap in the fence where the dog got out.
She has a gap between her front teeth.

Synonyms: opening, space, hole, chasm

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gap (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡæp/

Definition

An empty space where something is missing or where two things should be joined.

Examples

There is a gap in the fence where the dog got out.
She has a gap between her front teeth.
The company is trying to close the wage gap between men and women.

How to Use gap

gap between (prepositional phrase): A space or difference that separates two things. — "There is a large gap between their opinions."
gap in (prepositional phrase): An empty space or missing part within something. — "He noticed a gap in his knowledge of history."

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