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gap; rift; separate; alienate; thin seedlings
Meanings
5 senses · 16 examplesnoun
gap; crack; space between things
formalRefers to the empty space between two objects or surfaces.
He took the wallet secretly while the thief was sleeping.
A ray of light seeped through the crack of this door.
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We can use the gaps between leaves to sunbathe.
He found a small ant in the crack between the stones.
noun
rift; estrangement; misunderstanding
formalRefers to disagreements or misunderstandings that damage relationships.
They are extremely close and have never had any conflicts.
A misunderstanding created a rift between them.
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The years-long rift was finally resolved at this gathering.
verb
separate; set apart; interval
Used to describe things that are spaced apart or divided.
This wall separates the two communities.
Black and white striped shirts are very popular.
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Trees are planted at intervals on both sides of the road.
These pillars are placed every three meters.
verb
sow discord; alienate; incite
formalUsed to describe actions that cause conflict between people or groups.
He used a counter-espionage plot to cause chaos within the enemy ranks.
Don't listen to rumors to alienate our friendship.
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He was accused of alienating the relationship between the king and his ministers.
verb
thin out seedlings; remove excess plants
technicalA farming term used to remove extra seedlings to ensure proper growth.
Farmers are thinning out radish seedlings in the field.
You need to thin tomato seedlings in a timely manner when planting.