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Gulf
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GULF
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Simple meaning
What does Gulf mean?
A gulf is a large inlet of sea or a wide gap.
Dictionary definition
A large area of sea partly surrounded by land; also a wide gap or difference.
Example sentences
Gulf in a sentence
easy
The boat crossed the gulf on a calm morning.
medium
There was a gulf between what the two teams expected.
hard
Gulf can describe geography or a big difference between ideas.
Synonyms
Words like Gulf
bayA body of water partly enclosed by land.
gapA wide difference or separation.
Antonyms
Opposite words
connectionA link rather than a separation.
Word family
Gulf word family
Base word
gulf
noun
gulfs
Plural form.
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Practice 1
What does gulf mean?
GULF means a gulf is a large inlet of sea or a wide gap.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gulf correctly?
The correct sentence shows the real meaning of gulf.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gulf?
bay is closest because it connects to the meaning of gulf.
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