Definition of Gape
Gape
gape
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to open up or be wide open;
e.g. The sinkhole gaped open in the middle of the street.
(noun)
a stare accompanied by an open mouth, used to express disbelief, surprise, or awe;
e.g. The screaming match in the parking lot drew gapes from everybody passing by.
(noun)
a big, wide opening;
e.g. The gape of the sinkhole was wide enough to fit a whole school bus!
(verb)
to stare stupidly or shockingly with one's mouth wide open, as a result of wonder or surprise;
e.g. He gaped at the group of polar bears in the exhibit in the zoo.
(verb)
yawn;
e.g. The dull physics lecture made the students gape.
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