gapes

The word “gapes” has 1 syllable: gapes

It's pronounced as /ɡeɪps/

What is synonym and antonym for gapes?

In the thesaurus, “gapes” has 36 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for gapes

aspects
attentions
blinks
considers
contemplations
examinations
eyes
fixates
fixations
gawks
gawps
gazes
glares
gloats
glowers
goggles
inspections
leers
observances
observations
observes
ogles
outfaces
outstares
peers
perusals
peruses
regards
rubbernecks
scrutinies
stares
stares down
studies
surveillances
surveys
watches

Antonyms for gapes

blinks
browses
flashes
glances
glimpses
oeillades
ogles
peeks
peeps
scans
sights
stimes

Meanings of gapes

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.

Example Sentences

She gapes at the majestic mountain range stretching before her, overwhelmed by its beauty.
As the magician pulls a rabbit out of his hat, the audience gapes in amazement.
The child gapes at the towering skyscrapers, mesmerized by their height.
He gapes at the menu, unable to decide what to order from the extensive selection.
The explorer gapes at the ancient ruins, marveling at the remnants of a lost civilization.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gapes, such as: aspects, attentions, blinks, browses, considers, contemplations, examinations.

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