Topic: NATURE
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old Norse |
| Origin: | 'hole, deep narrow valley' |
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gap S2 W2
[countable]
[countable]1 a space between two objects or two parts of an object, especially because something is missing
a space
2 a big difference between two situations, amounts, groups of people etc [↪ gulf]It seems that the trade gap is widening (=the difference between the amount a country imports and exports). ➔ generation gap
difference
gap between the widening gap between the rich and the poor
the widening gap between the rich and the poor bridge/close/narrow the gap (=reduce the amount or importance of a difference) His films attempt to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity. The gap has narrowed to just 12 points now.
His films attempt to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity.The gap has narrowed to just 12 points now.It seems that the trade gap is widening (=the difference between the amount a country imports and exports).3 something missing that stops something else from being good or complete
something missing
gap in There are huge gaps in my knowledge of history. Frank's death has left a big gap in my life.
There are huge gaps in my knowledge of history.Frank's death has left a big gap in my life.4 a period of time when nothing is happening, that exists between two other periods of time when something is happening
in time
gap in an awkward gap in the conversation
an awkward gap in the conversation gap between The gaps between his visits got longer and longer.
➔ gap yearThe gaps between his visits got longer and longer.5 a low place between two higher parts of a mountain
in a mountain
DNSG6 a product or service that does not exist, so that there is an opportunity to develop that product or service and sell it
