gap
noun
a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach.
gaps
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pluralof gap.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In rotating, players are encouraged to maintain the side's shape by swapping zones with their team-mates – filling gaps as they arise.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The WMO stressed the importance of good data to map the developments in the water cycle, warning that significants gaps remained in hard-hit areas.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
“We do not dispute the gaps on several benchmarks,” Nathanson said of Gemini’s performance.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Some of those holdings stem from “basis trades,” where funds borrow money to capitalize on bond-futures price gaps and amplify gains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
I dug my nails into the gaps between the boards, terrified that the floor might give out beneath me at any moment.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
