Gulf — Definition and Usage
Part of Speech: Noun
A gulf can refer to two main ideas, one literal and one figurative:
- A large portion of the ocean or sea that is partly enclosed by land, forming a bay-like area.
- A wide or deep division between people, places, or ideas — for example, a gulf in status, education, or understanding.
Figurative Examples
- “The gulf between the wealthy and the poor continues to widen.”
- “Education often bridges the gulf between ignorance and opportunity.”
Related Words
- Bay
- Chasm
- Gap
- Divide
In both geography and language, gulf conveys the sense of something vast, open, and difficult to cross.
Author’s Summary:
The word gulf describes both a geographical bay between landmasses and a symbolic divide between people, ideas, or conditions.
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