😲gape

verb
/ɡeɪp/

Meaning

To stare with an open mouth in wonder or shock; to open wide.
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open

Example Sentences

The tourists gaped at the towering skyscraper.

The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.

Example Expressions

gape at

Synonyms

stare, gaze, marvel, gawk, ogle, wonder
Entry 1
stare, gaze, marvel, gawk, ogle
Entry 2
stare, gawk, ogle, wonder

Antonyms

ignore, glance, close, avert, look away
Entry 1
ignore, glance
Entry 2
ignore, close, avert, look away

Collocations

gape at, gaping hole, gape in wonder, gape open, gape wide, gape in amazement, gaping wound, gape mouth
Entry 1
gape at, gaping hole, gape in wonder, gape open
Entry 2
gape open, gape wide, gape in amazement, gaping hole, gaping wound, gape mouth

Related Vocabularies

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
to be in an upright position, supported by one's feet
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

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