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gaps

Pronunciation: [ɡæps]

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Learn how to use gaps in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) a gap is a space or opening between things. Imagine if you have two building blocks and there’s a small space between them. That space is a gap.

Example

There is a gap between the two chairs, so we can easily walk through.

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There is no gap between the walls; they are tightly built without any spaces.

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Can you see the gap between the fence and the ground?

Context: “knowledge”

(noun) a gap can also mean a lack of something, like when you don’t know enough about a subject. If you are missing important information, that’s a gap in your knowledge.

Example

She filled the gap in her understanding by reading more books.

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There was a gap in his knowledge about the topic, and it showed during the presentation.

Example

What gap do you think is most important to address in your education?

Context: “employment”

(noun) a gap can refer to a break in someone's work history. If someone has not worked for a while, they might have a gap in their resume.

Example

She took a gap year to travel and explore new places after high school.

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His resume has many gaps that make employers curious about what he was doing during that time.

Example

Did you have a gap in your job history before you found this position?

How to pronounce gaps

Pronunciation: [ɡæps]

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