Meaning of gap in English
1. an empty space in something or between two objects; wide separation
There is a small gap between his two front teeth.
2. an opening or break in a fence, wall, hedge etc.
The rabbits got out through a gap in the fence.
3. a difference between people or their ideas or opinions
In fact, the gap between the poor and the rich has not grown for most of the twentieth century.
4. a period between two events or times
I returned to teaching after a gap of about three eight years.