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Meaning ofgapein English

gape

us//ɡeɪp//uk//ɡeɪp//

Pluralgapes
Past Tensegaped
Participle Verbgaping
Third Person Singulargapes

Definitions

Noun
1. a large opening or cavity
2. the width or extent of an opening
3. maximum mouth opening (in animals)
  The gape of the shark is incredibly wide.
Verb
1. to open one's mouth wide (in surprise, etc.)
  The audience began to gape at the magician's tricks.
2. to stare in wonder; amazed
  The tourists began to gape at the breathtaking view.
3. to open wide (showing a gap or emptiness)
  The door gaped open, revealing a dark and empty room.

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