gape

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɡeɪp/

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Verb

Plain form gape

Third-person singular gapes

Past tense gaped

Past participle gaped

Present participle gaping

1. (intransitive) when you gape something, you open it wide.
2. (intransitive) when you gape, you open your mouth as if you are surprised.

Noun

Singular gape

Plural gapes

1. Gape is how wide somebody can open his/her mouth.