Which one is correct?
"gap" or "empty gap"?

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gap

This is the correct term to refer to a space or opening between two things.

Use "gap" to describe a break or hole in a continuous structure or sequence.

empty gap

This construction is not correct in English. The word "empty" is redundant when used with "gap."

The correct term is simply "gap" to refer to a space or opening between two things.

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  • gap
The correct phrase is "gap." The addition of "empty" is redundant and unnecessary in this context.

Last Updated: March 17, 2024

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