Gape Meaning in English
word
التعريف
To stare with your mouth wide open, usually because you are surprised, amazed, or sometimes confused. It can also mean to be wide open, like a hole or crack.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Gape' is usually informal and describes a strong visible reaction to something surprising or impressive. Common collocations: 'gape at', 'gape in amazement'. Don't confuse with 'glance' (quick look) or 'stare' (long, focused look without mouth open). In science, 'gape' can refer to the wide opening of an object or animal’s mouth.
جمل نموذجية
The children gaped at the magician's tricks.
basic
He gaped in surprise when he saw the giant cake.
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They stood at the canyon, gaping at its size.
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Stop gaping and close your mouth!
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She gaped at her phone, unable to believe the news she just read.
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A huge hole gaped in the middle of the road after the storm.
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