Gap and Lack

Gap

Gap noun - An incomplete or deficient area.

Usage example: a gap in his understanding

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Lack and gap are semantically related in shortfall topic. In some cases you can use "Lack" instead a noun "Gap".

Nearby Words: gape, gapped, gaping, gapping

Lack noun - The fact or state of being absent.

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Gap and lack are semantically related in shortfall topic. Sometimes you can use "Gap" instead a noun "Lack".

Nearby Words: lacking, lacked

clear	clear gap	clear lack
notable	notable gap	notable lack
long	long gap	long lack
similar	similar gap	similar lack
Other adjectives: short, certain, considerable, conspicuous, obvious, small, actual, real, severe, massive, large, serious, huge, noticeable, new, apparent, significant, growing.

The Troubled Production of both Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy XIII and the lack of a game to really fill that gap did not help either.

Source: Franchise Original Sin / Video Games
This overwhelming gap in abilities in underscored by Munakata's utter lack of concern during the fight, his nonchalant dodging and even when he struck back he chose to bitch slap Kuroh instead of a more serious blow.

Source: Anime / K
In A Muggle Gap Year Charlie Weasley's cooking ability - or lack of same - is vigorously derided by his colleagues.

Source: Lethal Chef

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