gape

Meaning

to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open

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

Example Sentences

The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.

The tourists gaped at the towering skyscraper.

Example Expressions

gape at

Synonyms

stare, gawk, ogle, wonder, gaze, marvel

Entry 1

stare, gawk, ogle, wonder

Entry 2

stare, gaze, marvel, gawk, ogle

Antonyms

ignore, close, avert, look away, glance

Entry 1

ignore, close, avert, look away

Entry 2

ignore, glance

Collocations

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

Entry 1

gape open, gape wide, gape in amazement, gaping hole, gaping wound, gape mouth

Entry 2

gape at, gaping hole, gape in wonder, gape open