gaps

NOUN

break, breach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chasm crack cut difference disagreement disparity divergence divide division hole inconsistency rift void

STRONG

aperture arroyo blank caesura canyon cleft clove cranny crevice defile discontinuity fracture gorge gulch gully hiatus hollow interlude intermission interruption interstice interval lacuna lull notch opening orifice pause ravine recess rent respite rest rupture separation slit slot space vacuity

WEAK

interspace

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement alikeness closure harmony juncture likeness sameness similarity

STRONG

closing continuation energy solid

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

gaps

The UK has "glaring gaps" in its ability to defend the Arctic region, leaving it vulnerable to potential Russian attacks, a report by MPs has warned.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The other five pairs were separated by gaps measuring only a few millimeters.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

While vessel locations alone cannot definitively establish the family's whereabouts, their movements - which overlap with gaps in Kim's public appearances - point to activities that would otherwise remain out of public view.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

At the EU level, Kallas said the European Defence Agency had mapped all the "critical capabilities" that Europe was missing and that Europe needed to fill these gaps "as soon as possible".

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The story of how Tyler decided to leave the mountain is a strange one, full of gaps and twists.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word