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gap vs space

space vs gap

gap and space both are nouns.

gap and space both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gap Yes No Yes No
space Yes No Yes No
As nouns, space is a hypernym of gap; that is, space is a word with a broader meaning than gap:
  • gap: an open or empty space in or between things
  • space: an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)
gap (noun) space (noun)
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
a narrow opening (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations a blank area
an open or empty space in or between things one of the areas between or below or above the lines of a musical staff
a pass between mountain peaks; geomorphological term for the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks an area reserved for some particular purpose
any location outside the Earth's atmosphere
an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)
the interval between two times
gap (verb) space (verb)
make an opening or gap in place at intervals
Difference between gap and space

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