gaps
The word “gaps” has 1 syllable: gaps.
It's pronounced as /ɡæps/.
What is synonym and antonym for gaps?
In the thesaurus, “gaps” has 24 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gaps along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gaps
- canyons
- chasm
- crack
- crevices
- cut
- difference
- disagreement
- disparity
- divergence
- divide
- division
- gorges
- hiatuses
- hole
- holes
- inconsistency
- interruptions
- intervals
- pauses
- ravines
- rift
- valleys
- void
- voids
Antonyms for gaps
- accord
- agreement
- alikeness
- closure
- continuations
- continuities
- harmony
- juncture
- likeness
- runs
- sameness
- similarity
- stretches
Meanings of gaps
- noun
- An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
- An opening allowing passage or entrance.
- An opening that implies a breach or defect.
- A vacant space or time.
- A hiatus, a pause in something which is otherwise continuous.
- A vacancy, deficit, absence, or lack.
- A mountain or hill pass.
- A sheltered area of coast between two cliffs (mostly restricted to place names).
- The regions between the outfielders.
- (for a medical or pharmacy item) The shortfall between the amount the medical insurer will pay to the service provider and the scheduled fee for the item.
- (usually written as "the gap") The disparity between the indigenous and non-indigenous communities with regard to life expectancy, education, health, etc.
- An unsequenced region in a sequence alignment.
- An elected head of a gewog in Bhutan.
- verb
- To notch, as a sword or knife.
- To make an opening in; to breach.
- To check the size of a gap.
- To leave suddenly.
Example Sentences
- She carefully measured the gaps between the floorboards before installing the new hardwood flooring.
- The detective scrutinized the case, searching for any gaps in the suspect's alibi.
- His knowledge of history filled in the gaps left by the incomplete documents.
- The student's notes were filled with gaps, indicating missed information during the lecture.
- The team worked tirelessly to fill the gaps in the defense strategy before the trial.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaps, such as: accord, agreement, alikeness, canyons, chasm, closure, continuations.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.