Definitions
Gays is a plural noun that refers to homosexual men or women.
Example
The parade was attended by thousands of gays and lesbians.
Example
He came out as gay to his family and friends.
Gaze is a verb that means to look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.
Example
She gazed at the stars in wonder.
Example
He gazed into her eyes and knew she was the one.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
To remember the difference between these two words, think of gays as a group of people who identify as homosexual, while gaze is an action of looking intently at something.
Remember this!
Remember, gays refers to a group of people who identify as homosexual, while gaze refers to the act of looking intently at something.
