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- [geyps, gaps]
- /geɪps, gæps/
- /ɡeɪps/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [geyps, gaps]
- /geɪps, gæps/
Definitions of gapes word
- noun gapes a wide opening; gap; breach. 1
- noun gapes an act or instance of gaping. 1
- noun gapes a stare, as in astonishment or with the mouth wide open. 1
- noun gapes a yawn. 1
- noun gapes Zoology. the width of the open mouth. 1
- verb without object gapes to stare with open mouth, as in wonder. 1
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Parts of speech for Gapes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gapes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gapes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gapes
noun gapes
- stares — to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
Antonyms for gapes
verb gapes
- combines — Plural form of combine.
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