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gaping Definition and Meaning in English (gaping definition)

adjective
Synonyms:widevastcavernous
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Gaping definition: Describing something that is wide open, often in a way that is large, deep, or shocking.

Definitions of Gaping

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is wide open, often in a way that is large, deep, or shocking.

  2. 2verb

    The present participle of 'gape', referring to staring with an open mouth, typically in wonder or astonishment.

Example Sentences

casual

“There was a gaping hole in the wall after the explosion.”

casual

“The audience was left gaping at the magician's trick.”

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infinitivegape
past tensegaped
agent noungaper
adverbgapingly

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Gaping definition: Describing something that is wide open, often in a way that is large, deep, or shocking.
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'Gaping' translates to 'gaping' in English. Gaping definition: Describing something that is wide open, often in a way that is large, deep, or shocking.
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