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gaping

The word “gaping” has 2 syllables: gap-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for gaping?

In the thesaurus, “gaping” has 8 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for gaping

Antonyms for gaping

Meanings of gaping

  • 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.
  • adjective
    1. Wide open.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who gapes.
    2. Something gaping; something agape.

Example Sentences

  • The hiker paused at the edge of the cliff, staring into the gaping abyss below.
  • As the storm passed, they surveyed the damage, gaping at the gaping hole in the roof.
  • The detective noticed the suspect's gaping wounds, indicating a violent struggle.
  • She stood in front of the class, feeling exposed under their gaping stares.
  • The old house had a gaping doorway, inviting curious explorers to peer inside.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaping, such as: blocked, cavernous, clogged, closed, exposed, gawking, gazing.

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unbarred

unbuttoned

unclasped

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