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GAPE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Gape.

Gape - as a noun

An expression of openmouthed astonishment

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
facial expressionfacial gesture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

Gape - as a verb

Look with amazement; look stupidly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gawkgawpgoggle

Be wide open

Example: "The deep gaping canyon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yawyawn

Example Sentences

"She stood there in shock, her mouth hanging open in a gape."
"The child's gape of wonder as she watched the fireworks was priceless."
"He couldn't help but stare at the gape in the wall where his favorite painting used to hang."
"The news of the accident left everyone in a state of gape and disbelief."
"As the curtains slowly opened, the audience sat in silent gape."
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Word Game Points

Is GAPE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gape is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAPE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is GAPE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gape is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAPE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is GAPE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gape is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAPE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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