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gap vs gape
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gapnoun/ɡæp/ | Meaning an empty space between two things; also a big difference between two groups or amounts | Goes with gap between | Example The gap between rich and poor in big cities keeps growing. |
| gapeverb/ɡeɪp/ | Meaning to look at something for a long time with your mouth open because you are surprised | Goes with gape at | Example The tourists gaped at the huge waterfall in silence. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The children at the magician.