gape

The word “gape” has 1 syllable: gape

It's pronounced as /ɡeɪp/

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In the thesaurus, “gape” has 6 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gape along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gape

noun
1. An act of gaping; a yawn.
2. A large opening.
3. A disease in poultry caused by gapeworm in the windpipe, a symptom of which is frequent gaping.
4. The width of an opening.
5. The maximum opening of the mouth (of a bird, fish, etc.) when it is open.
verb
1. To open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise.
2. To stare in wonder.
3. To open wide; to display a gap.
4. Of a cat: to open the passage to the vomeronasal organ, analogous to the flehming in other animals.

The canyon stretched before them, its vastness causing them to gape in wonder.
Despite the warning signs, tourists often ignore safety measures and gape over the edge of the cliff.
He couldn't help but gape at the extravagant display of wealth in the billionaire's mansion.
The unexpected announcement caused everyone in the room to gape at each other in astonishment.
The news of his resignation made colleagues gape in disbelief, they never anticipated his departure.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gape, such as: blink, eye, flash, gawk, gaze, glance, glare.

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