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Gap
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Simple meaning
What does Gap mean?
A gap is an empty space or difference.
Dictionary definition
An empty space, opening, or difference between two things.
Example sentences
Gap in a sentence
easy
There was a gap between the two fence boards.
medium
The team closed the gap in the score during the final minutes.
hard
A gap can be physical, like a space, or abstract, like a difference in skill or knowledge.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
connectionA link rather than a separation.
closureThe act of closing an opening.
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What does gap mean?
Gap means a gap is an empty space or difference.
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