gapeseed

gape·seed

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [geyp-seed, gap-]
- /ˈgeɪpˌsid, ˈgæp-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [geyp-seed, gap-]
- /ˈgeɪpˌsid, ˈgæp-/

Definitions of gapeseed word

noun gapeseed a daydream or reverie. 1
noun gapeseed an idealistic, impossible, or unreal plan or goal. 1
noun gapeseed a person who gapes or stares in wonder, especially a rustic or unworldly person who is easily awed. 1
noun gapeseed something that is gaped at; anything unusual or remarkable. 1
idioms gapeseed seek / plant / sow gapeseed, to daydream; woolgather. to plan, strive, or wish for impossible or unreal goals. 1
noun gapeseed Something to be gaped at; any strange sight. 1

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Origin of gapeseed

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; gape + seed

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Parts of speech for Gapeseed

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gapeseed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

gapeseed usage trend in Literature

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