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widening gap

[ˈwaɪ.də.nɪŋ ɡæp]
noun phrasepl: widening gaps
fosso crescente / hiato crescente
1. An increasingly large difference or disparity between two things, groups, or conditions
There is a widening gap between rich and poor countries.
Há um fosso crescente entre países ricos e pobres.
2. A space or distance that is becoming larger over time
The widening gap between the two buildings poses a safety concern.
O hiato crescente entre os dois edifícios representa um risco de segurança.
Synonyms
growing divideexpanding gapincreasing disparitydeepening dividewidening divide
Antonyms
narrowing gapclosing gapshrinking gapconverging gap

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fosso crescente / hiato em expansão
Most common usage in Brazilian media and academia
Portugal
fosso crescente / diferença em aumento
Standard usage in Portuguese media

Related Idioms & Phrases

the gap is widening
bridge the gap
close the gap
widen the gap
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