the gapes

Meanings

• Noun

  A large, open mouth or gap, often used figuratively to describe surprise or shock.

  - "The crowd gasped in amazement as the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat."
  - "John's jaw dropped in disbelief when he heard the news, leaving him with a gaping mouth."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with the gapes
ape , tape , cape , mape

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Variants

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gape , gapes , the gapes

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Etymology

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The word 'gape' comes from the Old English 'gapian,' which means 'to yawn' or 'to open wide.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'gape' is 'gapeworm'?

2. The word 'gape' is also used in the field of geology to describe a large, open crack in the ground.

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Related Concepts

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1. Surprise: The emotion of being surprised is often accompanied by a gaping mouth.

2. Astonishment: A strong feeling of amazement or disbelief is often expressed through a gaping mouth.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gaping' or 'gaping jaws' is often used to describe shock or amazement. In art, the image of a gaping mouth can represent fear or surprise.

How to Memorize "the gapes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, open mouth or gap.
   - Visualize yourself making a surprised face with an open mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gape' with the image of a surprised or shocked expression.
   - Think of the word 'gape' when you see someone with their mouth open in amazement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'gape' as 'Gigantic Amazement Pronounced Easily.'

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