gap
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
An empty space between two things, or a difference between two amounts or ideas.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Gap" is often used for differences too, as in "a gap in prices" or "a generation gap."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "There was a small _____ between the bed and the wall where her socks kept disappearing."
Answer: gap
In your own words, what does "gap" mean?
An empty space between two things, or a difference between two amounts or ideas.
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