Gap and Shortage

Gap

Gap noun - An open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge).

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

Nearby Words: gape, gapped, gaping, gapping

Shortage noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

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

Nearby Words: short, shorted, shortfall, shorting

notable	notable gap	notable shortage
similar	similar gap	similar shortage
short	short gap	short shortage
obvious	obvious gap	obvious shortage
Other adjectives: small, entire, real, severe, massive, big, serious, huge, noticeable, major, apparent, overwhelming, growing, drastic.

Gibson, though it is made clear that his appointment is a stop-gap measure, due to a shortage of qualified lieutenants.

Source: Series / NYPD Blue

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