gape Sentence Examples
- The crowd gaped in awe at the breathtaking fireworks display.
- The fish opened its mouth and gaped widely, revealing rows of sharp teeth.
- The baby gaped in amazement at the giant teddy bear.
- The hiker gaped at the sheer drop from the mountain summit.
- The gaping wound on the soldier's leg required immediate medical attention.
- The starving child gaped at the plate of food before him.
- The audience gaped in disbelief as the magician pulled a rabbit from his hat.
- The old man gaped at the youthful appearance of his granddaughter.
- The students gaped at the complicated math problem on the board.
- The gaping hole in the roof allowed rainwater to seep into the house.
gape Meaning
gape (n)
an expression of openmouthed astonishment
a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
gape (v)
look with amazement; look stupidly
be wide open
gape (v. i.)
To open the mouth wide
Expressing a desire for food; as, young birds gape.
Indicating sleepiness or indifference; to yawn.
To pen or part widely; to exhibit a gap, fissure, or hiatus.
To long, wait eagerly, or cry aloud for something; -- with for, after, or at.
gape (n.)
The act of gaping; a yawn.
The width of the mouth when opened, as of birds, fishes, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gape
Synonyms:
- study
- survey
- glower
- inspection
- fixation
- regard
- surveillance
- attention
- contemplation
- aspect
- examination
- watch
- observation
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word gape
an expression of openmouthed astonishment, a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open), look with amazement; look stupidly, be wide openTo open the mouth
stare, gaze, eye,scrutiny, glare, study, survey, glower, inspection, fixation
sight, sight, glimpse, glimpse, peep,glance, flash, glance, peek, peek
The crowd gaped in awe at the breathtaking fireworks display.
The fish opened its mouth and gaped widely, revealing rows of sharp teeth.
The baby gaped in amazement at the giant teddy bear.
The hiker gaped at the sheer drop from the mountain summit.
