|
|
gape
|
|
- pronunciation:
- geIp
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
gapes, gaping, gaped |
| definition 1: |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, esp. with the mouth open.
The fans gaped at the celebrities.- synonyms:
- gawk
- similar words:
- goggle, ogle, rubberneck, stare
|
| definition 2: |
to hold the mouth open for any reason, as in yawning.
The child gaped wide for dentist.- similar words:
- yawn
|
| definition 3: |
to be or become open.
Astounded, his mouth gaped open.The fissure gaped wide.- synonyms:
- open
- similar words:
- yawn
|
| related words: |
gap, gaze, marvel, open, wonder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the action or an occurrence of gaping.
- similar words:
- goggle, ogle, stare
|
| definition 2: |
a gap or other wide opening.
- synonyms:
- gap, opening, space, void
- similar words:
- breach, chasm, yawn
|
| related words: |
look |
|
|
| derivations: |
gapingly (adv.), gaper (n.) |
|
|