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Meaning of age gap | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A difference in ages between two or more people, especially in the context of romantic or sexual relationships.

Equivalents

Español salto
Nederlands leeftijdsverschil

Examples

“There's always an arranged marriage. I can attest to their efficacy – though perhaps you should try an age gap less chasmous than Cesco's. Or mine! Also, it seems to me that if a woman wooed you, you could marry her.”
“In the same episode, 39-year-old Matt Smith’s character of Daemon Targaryen takes part in an incest scene with his niece Rhaenyra, played by 22-year-old actor Milly Alcock – an age gap of 17 years.”
“Benji and Ava have overcome the age gap and discovered exciting ways to develop their sex life[.]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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