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Gape Common

Gape has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

an expression of openmouthed astonishment

2

a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

3

An act of gaping; a yawn.

Verb
1

look with amazement; look stupidly

2

be wide open

"the deep gaping canyon"

3

To open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise.

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