Pronunciation: /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
verb A verb expresses action or state of being. 'Gaping' can also be used as a verb to describe the act of opening widely or staring with an open mouth.
A1 The child was gaping at the colorful balloons.
A2 She couldn't stop gaping at the stunning view from the top of the mountain.
B1 The tourists were gaping in amazement at the size of the ancient ruins.
B2 The audience was gaping in disbelief as the magician performed his tricks.
C1 The scientist was gaping at the groundbreaking discovery made by her team.
C2 The art connoisseur couldn't help but gaping at the masterpiece hanging in the gallery.
adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'gaping' describes something that is wide open or exposed.
A1 The little boy had a gaping hole in his sock.
A2 The gaping wound on his arm needed immediate attention.
B1 The team's defense had a gaping hole that the opponents exploited.
B2 The company's financial records revealed a gaping discrepancy that needed to be investigated.
C1 The novel's plot had a gaping plot hole that left readers confused.
C2 The government's response to the crisis was criticized for its gaping lack of preparedness.
formal The gaping hole in the wall needed immediate attention from the maintenance team.
informal I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the gaping hole in the fence.
slang The car accident left a gaping dent in the side of the vehicle.
figurative Her gaping smile showed just how happy she was with the news.
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