English noun: gape | |||
1. | gape (communication) an expression of openmouthed astonishment | ||
Broader (hypernym) | facial expression, facial gesture | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | rictus | ||
2. | gape (act) a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | stare | ||
English verb: gape | |||
1. | gape (perception) look with amazement; look stupidly | ||
Synonyms | gawk, gawp, goggle | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | look | ||
2. | gape (stative) be wide open | ||
Samples | The deep gaping canyon. | ||
Synonyms | yaw, yawn | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | be | ||