Pronunciation

/ɡʌlf/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A large area of water that is partially enclosed by land, typically with a narrow opening connecting it to the sea or another body of water. For example: “The Gulf of Mexico separates the United States from Mexico.”
  • Metaphorical Usage: A significant difference or disparity between two things; a gap or chasm. Example: “There’s a huge gulf between our opinions on this matter.”

Phrases

• “Bridge the gulf” means to reconcile or close the gap between differences.
• “A gulf of misunderstanding” refers to a vast discrepancy in understanding between people or groups.
• “In the Persian Gulf” denotes a location in the Middle East where a number of countries border this body of water.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The oil spill contaminated a vast area of the Gulf Coast.”
• “Metaphorical Usage : “Despite their efforts, they couldn’t bridge the gulf of mistrust between them.”

Synonyms

• Bay
• Strait
• Channel
• Sea inlet
• Abyss (in metaphorical sense)
• Chasm (in metaphorical sense)