Pronunciation: /ɡʌlf/
noun a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.
A1 The gulf between the two mountains was too wide to cross.
A2 There is a gulf of misunderstanding between the two groups.
B1 The economic gulf between the rich and the poor continues to widen.
B2 The cultural gulf between the East and the West is evident in their traditions.
C1 The gulf of Mexico is known for its rich biodiversity and deep waters.
C2 The diplomatic gulf between the two countries has hindered peace negotiations.
verb None
A1 The cat gulfed down its food in seconds.
A2 She gulfed in horror as she realized she had missed her flight.
B1 The company gulfed the market share with their new product.
B2 The team gulfed the opposing team in the final match.
C1 The politician's scandal gulfed the nation in controversy.
C2 The scandal gulfed the entire political landscape, leading to widespread reforms.
adjective None
A1 The gulf waters were calm and clear.
A2 The gulf breeze was refreshing on a hot day.
B1 The gulf region is known for its diverse marine life.
B2 There is a gulf difference in temperature between day and night.
C1 The gulf countries have a strong economy based on oil production.
C2 The gulf between the two political parties seems impossible to bridge.
adverb None
A1 The gulf between the two friends was too big to bridge.
A2 She gulfed down her food quickly before heading out.
B1 There is a gulf in opinions between the two political parties.
B2 The cultural gulf between the two countries was evident in their customs.
C1 The economic gulf between the rich and the poor continues to widen.
C2 The gulf in understanding between the two groups led to a breakdown in communication.
pronoun None
A1 The gulf between us is too wide to bridge.
A2 There is a gulf of misunderstanding between the two parties.
B1 The gulf in their opinions on the matter was evident.
B2 The cultural gulf between the two countries was apparent during the negotiations.
C1 The gulf in wealth between the upper and lower classes continues to widen.
C2 The gulf in ideologies led to a breakdown in communication between the two groups.
preposition None
A1 The gulf between the two mountains was too wide to cross.
A2 There is a gulf of difference between their opinions on the matter.
B1 The gulf in their communication led to misunderstandings.
B2 There is a gulf of experience between the two candidates.
C1 The gulf in their social status made it difficult for them to relate.
C2 The gulf in their understanding of the topic was evident during the debate.
conjunction None
A1 I want to go to the beach, gulf it's too far from here.
A2 She loves swimming in the gulf, but she's afraid of sharks.
B1 The gulf between their beliefs caused tension in their relationship.
B2 The gulf in their communication grew wider as they drifted apart.
C1 There is a vast gulf in understanding between the two political parties.
C2 The gulf in wealth between the rich and the poor is staggering.
interjection None
A1 Gulf! That was a close call.
A2 Gulf! I almost forgot my keys.
B1 Gulf! I can't believe I missed the bus.
B2 Gulf! I didn't expect to see you here.
C1 Gulf! The magnitude of the situation is overwhelming.
C2 Gulf! The chasm between our beliefs seems insurmountable.
article None
A1 The gulf between the two countries is vast.
A2 There is a gulf of misunderstanding between the two groups.
B1 The economic gulf between the rich and the poor continues to widen.
B2 The gulf in opinions between the two political parties is evident.
C1 The cultural gulf between the East and the West is a topic of much discussion.
C2 The gulf in quality between these two products is staggering.
formal The Gulf of Mexico is known for its rich biodiversity.
informal Let's take a road trip to the Gulf this weekend!
slang I love chilling by the gulf, it's so peaceful.
figurative There is a gulf between their opinions that seems impossible to bridge.
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