gulf

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a very big gap or difference between two people, groups, or ideas.

n. a wide interval or metaphorical gap; a profound difference in opinion, status, or understanding between two parties.

“There is a growing gulf between the rich and the poor in many countries.”

“Despite their shared history, a wide gulf of misunderstanding remained between the two negotiating teams during the summit.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary

n. a very deep hole in the ground.

n. a deep chasm, abyss, or hollow place in the earth.

“The mountain climbers looked down into the dark gulf below the cliff.”

“The ancient myths describe a fiery gulf that separates the world of the living from the land of the dead.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a very large amount of metal ore found in one spot underground.

n. a large, concentrated deposit of ore within a lode.

“The miners were excited to find a rich gulf of silver in the new tunnel.”

“The survey indicated a significant gulf of copper ore, suggesting the lode was far more valuable than previously estimated.”