noun
Uncommon
gazing
GAY-zihng
Gazing (noun) means the act of looking at something steadily and for a long time. Example: “They spent the evening gazing at the stars.”
noun
1
The act of looking at something steadily and for a long time.
"They spent the evening gazing at the stars."
"Her gazing out the window worried her teacher."
How to use gazing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking at something intently and without looking away.
Common pairings
gazing at the stars
gazing into the distance
star-gazing
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Word forms
- Plural
- gazings
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Rhymes for gazing
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What does “gazing” mean?
The word “gazing” means the act of looking at something steadily and for a long time. In plain terms, looking at something intently and without looking away.
How do you pronounce “gazing”?
“Gazing” is pronounced GAY-zihng (/ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gazing” in a sentence?
Here is “gazing” used in a sentence: “They spent the evening gazing at the stars.”
What part of speech is “gazing”?
“Gazing” is a noun.
Is “gazing” a common word?
“Gazing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
