gap
|gap|
B1
/ɡæp/
opening or difference
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gap' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'gap,' where 'gap' meant 'chasm or opening.'
Historical Evolution
'gap' changed from the Old Norse word 'gap' and eventually became the modern English word 'gap'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'chasm or opening,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an opening or break in a structure or surface.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an opening or break in a structure or surface.
There was a gap in the fence.
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Noun 2
a difference or disparity between two things.
There is a significant gap between the rich and the poor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35