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gap

noun
  1. An opening, especially in a solid structure: breach, break, hole, perforation, rupture. See open
  2. A space or interval between objects or points: interspace, interstice, interval, separation. See open
  3. An interval during which continuity is suspended: break, hiatus, interim, lacuna, void. See continue
  4. A marked lack of correspondence or agreement: difference, disagreement, discrepance, discrepancy, disparity, incompatibility, incongruity, inconsistency. See agree
verb
  1. To make a hole or other opening in: breach, break (through), hole, perforate, pierce, puncture. See open
  2. To open wide: gape, yawn. See wide

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