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Synonyms of gap

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Another word for gap is break. Other synonyms of gap are opening, interim, space, chasm and hiatus.

Synonyms and similar words for gap

nounAn opening in anything, made by breaking or parting.

nounAn opening that implies a breach or defect.

  • spaceThe distance between objects.

nounA mountain or hill pass.

  • col
  • neck
  • passAn opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise...

nounThe vagina.

nounMore synonyms

  • clearing
  • openingA gap permitting passage through.
  • window
  • interimA transitional or temporary period between other events.
  • hiatusAn interruption, break, pause or absence.

Meaning of gap

  1. noun An opening in anything, made by breaking or parting.
  2. noun An opening allowing passage or entrance.
  3. noun An opening that implies a breach or defect.

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Questions about synonyms of gap

What is another word for gap?
Gap has 98 synonyms on Word.ws, such as break, opening, interim, space, chasm, hiatus, hole and split.
What does gap mean?
Gap means an opening in anything, made by breaking or parting.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: gap (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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