gawp vs gape

gawp is not a noun while gape is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gawp	No	No	Yes	No
gape	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, gawp and gape are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of gawp include gawk, goggle.

gawp (noun)	gape (noun)
	a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
	an expression of openmouthed astonishment

gawp (verb)	gape (verb)
look with amazement; look stupidly	look with amazement; look stupidly
	be wide open