gaped Definition
- 1to stare with an open mouth, as in wonder or surprise
- 2to open the mouth wide involuntarily, as the result of hunger, sleepiness, or absorbed attention
- 3to open wide
Using gaped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gaped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The audience gaped at the magician's trick.
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She gaped in amazement at the sight before her.
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He gaped at the menu, unsure of what to order.
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The baby gaped hungrily at the spoonful of food.
gaped Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with gaped
to stare at someone or something with an open mouth, usually because you are surprised or shocked
Example
The tourists gaped at the magnificent view from the top of the mountain.
to look at something with your mouth open because you are very surprised or amazed by it
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The children gaped in wonder at the fireworks display.
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The dentist asked the patient to gape wide so he could examine his teeth.
Summary: gaped in Brief
To 'gape' [geypt] is to stare with an open mouth, often due to wonder or surprise. It can also refer to opening the mouth involuntarily due to hunger, sleepiness, or absorbed attention. Examples include 'The audience gaped at the magician's trick.' and 'The baby gaped hungrily at the spoonful of food.' Phrases like 'gape at' and 'gape in wonder/amazement' denote surprise or shock, while 'gape wide' refers to opening the mouth very wide.
