Looking for the meaning of the word GAPE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GAPE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Gape
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old Norse gapa; related to gap
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡeɪp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
be or become wide open
Short Definition:be or become wide open
Examples:- a large duffel bag gaped open by her feet
Word: Gape
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡeɪp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a wide opening
Short Definition:wide opening
Examples:- a gape of the jaws
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