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gape

noun verb

a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
G
Ends with
E
Contains
AP
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɡeɪp

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

noun

  1. an expression of openmouthed astonishment

verb

  1. look with amazement; look stupidly

verb

  1. be wide open

    “the deep gaping canyon”

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Example Sentences

the deep gaping canyon

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