GAP Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

gap

noun

ˈgap

Definition of gap

as in hole

an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) there were several visible gaps in the wall where the drywall had pulled away from the wall framing

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Relevance

as in interval

a break in continuity there was a 15-minute gap between the two televised sporting events

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as in void

an incomplete or deficient area a gap in his understanding

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as in canyon

a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage thought they were stuck until they found a gap in the mountain range that they could hike through

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Recent Examples of gap That gap has not surpassed 2 percentage points for nearly two years. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio, sprinting toward the warning track, had to leap to reel in Kiké Hernández’s line drive in the gap. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Delivery & Initial Setup The microwave arrived in a standard cardboard box, padded with some Styrofoam to fill out the interior gaps and keep the device secure. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Understanding The Gap Scientists call this the data efficiency gap, and it’s being studied seriously. — Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gap

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Noun

His unit had shown holes in the secondary, ranking 131st in the country in pass defense.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Joe Jackson ran for 159 yards and a touchdown, Avery Johnson threw for 203 yards and another score, and the Wildcats overcame a multitude of mistakes while rallying from an early 10-point hole to keep nearly two decades of dominance going.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of hole

Noun

At irregular intervals, 27 leap seconds have been added to global clocks since 1972 – the last in 2016.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Doctors typically suggest about three weeks to recover without any flying, giving Leo just the interval needed before the trip.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of interval

Noun

With air rushing back in to fill the region as the trough of lower pressure disappears, wind will gust 15-20 mph across the Central Valley and foothills later Tuesday afternoon and evening to fill the void.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Still grieving, Viard struggled to occupy the void left by Lagerfeld, whose larger-than-life personality loomed over the Paris fashion landscape and whose workload at Chanel spanned no fewer than 10 collections a year.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of void

Noun

The hikers made it to Horse Camp, a popular staging area, but couldn’t find the trail and traveled down a steep, dry river canyon.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
The area is sparsely populated with private estates set atop hills or within canyons, making firefighting access difficult.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of canyon

Noun

The Tanana River in the background is flowing high, and most of the area between the river and the Bluff sparkles as sun rays glisten on the thousands of small pools and ponds that fill every dip and crevice in the land surface.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Some of these hunters spend hours in hopes of spotting a miniature ceramic smiley face peeking out of a crevice.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of crevice

Noun

Shorter supply routes could help reduce exposure to transport interruptions and improve access to essential fuels during emergencies.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Those numbers assume the S&P 500 returns more than 10% a year without interruption for 55 years.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of interruption

Noun

Killing a Bear Movistar Plus, Arte France In 2020, Cachou, a brown bear, is found dead in a ravine, sparking a criminal investigation.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The standout among the entertaining spaces is the baby-blue kitchen, which extends from the rear of the home into a rounded turret overlooking a ravine.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ravine

Noun

The opening of the III Points fest sounded a sour note for thousands of fans who poured into Wynwood for a weekend of music only to experience ticketing issues, delays and chaos among the crowd.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
For the Bills fans, the store opening is bringing a slice of home and Upstate New York.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

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