Gape

4 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

To stare with an open mouth in surprise or wonder.

“The tourists would gape at the enormous cathedral ceiling.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɡeɪp/

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Synonyms

gogglegawp gawkyawnyaw

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Anagrams of Gape

Words that use exactly the same letters as “gape”.

page

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “gape” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

cape gabe gade gage gale game gane gapa gapo gaps gapy gare gate gave gaze gype jape tape

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “gape”.

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Longer words starting with Gape

Words that begin with “gape”.

gaped gaper gapes

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