What does GAPES mean?
gapes
- Parts of Speech: verb
- Definitions:
- to open the mouth wide and involuntarily, as in yawning or hunger
- to stare with an open mouth, as in wonder or surprise
- Pronunciations:
- US: /ɡeɪps/
- UK: /ɡeɪps/
- Origin and Usage: The word "gapes" originated from the Old English word "geapian" which means "to yawn, gape." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
- Synonyms:
- yawn
- gawk
- gaze
- stare
- Related Words:
- gaped
- gaper
- gappy
- grape
- scape
- Example Sentences:
- He gapes when he is tired.
- The audience gaped at the magicians tricks.
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