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facial expression vs gape

gape vs facial expression

facial expression and gape both are nouns.

facial expression is not a verb while gape is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
facial expression Yes No No No
gape Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gape is a hyponym of facial expression; that is, gape is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than facial expression:
  • facial expression: a gesture executed with the facial muscles
  • gape: an expression of openmouthed astonishment
Other hyponyms of facial expression include emoticon, face, grimace, frown, scowl, grin, grinning, smile, smiling, laugh, snarl, straight face, wink, wince.
facial expression (noun) gape (noun)
the feelings expressed on a person's face a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
a gesture executed with the facial muscles an expression of openmouthed astonishment
facial expression (verb) gape (verb)
look with amazement; look stupidly
be wide open
Difference between facial expression and gape

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