26984 words

gulf

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
a very large area of sea surrounded on three sides by a coast:

Examples:

the Gulf of Mexico
2
the Persian Gulf and the countries around it:

Examples:

The Gulf states include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE.
3
a very large, deep hole in the ground
4
an important difference between the ideas, opinions, or situations of two groups of people:

Examples:

gulf between There is a widening gulf between the rich and the poor in our society.
bridge the gulf between It is hoped that the peace plan will bridge the gulf (= reduce the very large difference) between the government and the rebels.
5
an area of sea surrounded on three sides by land:

Examples:

the Gulf of Mexico/the Gulf Coast
the Gulf Stream
6
an important difference between two things or groups of people:

Examples:

There is a widening gulf between the rich and the poor.

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