gap

A noun referring to an empty space, opening, or break in something, or a difference or disparity between two things.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее пустое пространство, отверстие или разрыв в чём-либо, а также различие или несоответствие между двумя вещами.esSustantivo que designa un espacio vacío, abertura o ruptura en algo, así como una diferencia o desajuste entre dos cosas.frNom désignant un espace vide, une ouverture ou une brèche dans quelque chose, ainsi qu'une différence ou un écart entre deux choses.deEin Substantiv, das einen leeren Raum, eine Öffnung oder einen Bruch in etwas bezeichnet, sowie einen Unterschied oder eine Diskrepanz zwischen zwei Dingen.ptSubstantivo que designa um espaço vazio, abertura ou ruptura em algo, bem como uma diferença ou descompasso entre duas coisas.zh名词，指空出的空间、空隙或裂口，也指两个事物之间的差距或分歧。arاسم يدل على فراغ أو فتحة أو فجوة في شيء ما، كما يدل على اختلاف أو عدم تطابق أو مسافة بين شيئين.

1. Physical opening or space A2 formal

   An empty space or opening in something solid or between two objects.

   • There is a gap between the two buildings.
   • She squeezed through a narrow gap in the fence.
   • The gap in the wall was filled with cement.

   ruПромежутокesAbertura o espacio físicofrOuverture ou espace physiquedeÖffnung, LückeptAbertura ou espaço vaziozh间隙arفُرْجَة

   Синонимы: aperturebreachchasmcleftcrackcrevicefissureholeintersticeopeningslitspace

2. Difference or disparity B1 formal

   A significant difference between two things, such as opinions, levels, or amounts.

   • There is a wide gap between the rich and the poor in this country.
   • The generation gap often leads to misunderstandings.
   • We need to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

   ruРазрывesBrecha, diferencia, disparidadfrÉcartdeKluftptDisparidadezh差距arالفجوة

   Синонимы: breachchasmdifferencedisparitydivergencedividegulfimbalanceriftseparation

3. Time interval B1 formal

   A period of time when something is paused, missing, or not happening.

   • He took a gap year after high school to travel.
   • There was a long gap between the two meetings.
   • She filled the gap in her resume with volunteer work.

   ruПромежутокesIntervalo de tiempofrIntervalle de tempsdeZeitspanneptIntervalo de tempozh间隔arفترة زمنية

   Синонимы: breakhiatusinterludeintermissionintervallapsepausesuspension

4. Missing part or deficiency B2 formal

   A lack of something that is needed or expected.

   • The study identified a gap in the existing research.
   • We need to address the skills gap in our workforce.
   • There is a gap in the data for that time period.

   ruПробелesFalta, carencia o deficienciafrManque, lacunedeLückeptLacunazh缺口arفجوة

   Синонимы: deficiencydeficitholelacklacunaomissionshortfallvoidwant

   Антонимы: adequacycompletenessfullnesssufficiency

• gaps plural form
• gaps' possessive plural form
• gap's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to create or form an opening, break, or interval in something.

ruГлагол, означающий создавать или образовывать отверстие, разрыв или промежуток в чём-либо.esVerbo que significa crear o formar un hueco, una brecha o un intervalo en algo, o dejar un espacio entre dos cosas.frVerbe signifiant créer ou former un trou, une ouverture, une rupture ou un intervalle dans quelque chose.deVerb, das bedeutet, eine Öffnung, einen Spalt oder eine Lücke in etwas zu schaffen oder zu bilden.ptVerbo que significa criar ou formar uma abertura, fenda, brecha ou intervalo em algo, ou separar duas coisas deixando um espaço entre elas.zh动词，指在某物上造成或形成缺口、裂口或间隔，也指使事物之间产生距离或空白。arفعل يعني إحداث فتحة أو فجوة أو فاصل في شيء ما، أو تكوين فراغ أو انقطاع بين شيئين.

1. Create a gap B2 formal

   To make or form an opening or space between two things.

   • The earthquake gaped the earth open.
   • The construction work gaped the road in several places.
   • The ice gaped as the glacier moved.

   ruОбразовать разрывesCrear un espacio o aberturafrcréer un espacedeEine Lücke schaffenptCriar uma aberturazh形成间隙arإحداث فجوة

   Синонимы: breachcleavedivideopenpartseparatespacesplit

2. Be wide open B2 formal

   To be or become wide open, especially in a way that reveals something.

   • The wound gaped open after the bandage was removed.
   • The door gaped open, revealing the empty room.
   • His mouth gaped in shock at the news.

   ruЗиятьesestar muy abiertofrBéer, être grand ouvertdeWeit offen seinptEscancarar-sezh敞开arانفتح على مصراعيه

   Синонимы: gapeopensplityawn

   Антонимы: closesealshut

• gapped past participle
• gapped past simple
• gapping present participle
• gaps third person singular