gaping
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for gaping, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Wide open, especially describing a large hole, wound, or crack.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use gaping
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a gaping hole
a gaping wound
a gaping void
Etymology
This comes from Middle English gaping, gapynge, variants of Middle English gapand, gapande, equivalent to gape plus -ing.
Full origin of gaping →Frequently asked questions
What does “gaping” mean?
The word “gaping” means wide open, especially describing a large hole, wound, or crack. In plain terms, describes something opened up very wide, like a big hole or wound.
How do you pronounce “gaping”?
“Gaping” is pronounced GAY-pihng (/ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gaping” in a sentence?
Here is “gaping” used in a sentence: “The explosion left a gaping hole in the wall.”
What part of speech is “gaping”?
“Gaping” is an adjective.
Is “gaping” a common word?
“Gaping” is an uncommon word in modern English.
