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gap

 
 
pronunciation:
gaep
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a space or opening made by or as if by breaking or separating.
I have a gap between my two front teeth.She will fix the gap in the fence tomorrow.
synonyms:
aperture, breach, crack, opening, space
similar words:
blank, interval, separation
definition 2: a space or blank in something that is otherwise connected or complete.
There are gaps in my diary where I didn't feel like writing anything.
similar words:
blank, hole, interval, lack, opening
derivation: gapless (adj.)