gulf
gulf /g'ʌlf/ (gulfs)
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A gulf is an important or significant difference between two people, things, or groups.
Within society, there is a growing gulf between rich and poor.
...the gulf between rural and urban life.
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A gulf is a large area of sea which extends a long way into the surrounding land.
Hurricane Andrew was last night heading into the Gulf of Mexico.
1 [N-COUNT] oft N between pl-n
A gulf is an important or significant difference between two people, things, or groups.
Within society, there is a growing gulf between rich and poor.
...the gulf between rural and urban life.
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A gulf is a large area of sea which extends a long way into the surrounding land.
Hurricane Andrew was last night heading into the Gulf of Mexico.