gap meaning and definition

GAP noun

Definition of gap (noun)

1. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
   • "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"
   • synonyms: spread
2. an open or empty space in or between things
   • "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall"
   • synonyms: opening
3. a narrow opening
   • "he opened the window a crack"
   • synonyms: crack
4. a pass between mountain peaks
   • synonyms: col
5. a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations
6. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
   • "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account"
   • synonyms: break, disruption, interruption

GAP verb

Definition of gap (verb)

1. make an opening or gap in
   • synonyms: breach