What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gaps
Example
There was a gap between the two buildings. [gap: noun]
Example
There are gaps in my knowledge of history. [gaps: plural noun]
pause
Example
He paused for a moment before answering the question. [paused: past tense verb]
Example
There was a pause in the music before the next verse. [pause: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pause is more commonly used than gap in everyday language. Pause is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while gap is less common and has more specific uses.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between gaps and pause?
Both gap and pause are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
