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Gulf
01
an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening
Examples
The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes.
The Gulf of Mexico is a vital part of the global climate system.
02
a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding
Examples
The gulf between their opinions made it hard for them to agree.
A wide gulf separated the beliefs of the two friends.
03
a deep, wide chasm or separation, often used to describe a large, profound gap or difference between two things
Examples
The gulf between the two countries' economic systems was evident in their trade negotiations.
There was a significant gulf in understanding between the two generations.
