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gape vs stare

stare vs gape

gape and stare both are nouns.

gape and stare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gape Yes No Yes No
stare Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stare is a hypernym of gape; that is, stare is a word with a broader meaning than gape:
  • gape: a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
  • stare: a fixed look with eyes open wide
gape (noun) stare (noun)
a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open) a fixed look with eyes open wide
an expression of openmouthed astonishment
gape (verb) stare (verb)
look with amazement; look stupidly fixate one's eyes
be wide open look at with fixed eyes
Difference between gape and stare

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