gaps
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B1
/ɡæps/
(gap)
opening or difference
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gap' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'gap,' where 'gap' meant 'an opening or chasm.'
Historical Evolution
'gap' changed from the Old Norse word 'gap' and eventually became the modern English word 'gap.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an opening or chasm,' 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
openings or breaks in a structure or surface.
There are gaps in the fence.
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Noun 2
differences or disparities between two things.
There is a significant gap between the rich and the poor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41