B2
gaze vs stare
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gazenoun/ɡeɪz/ | Meaning a long, steady look at something or someone | Goes with meet her gaze | Example When he looked up, she met his gaze and smiled warmly. |
| stareverb/ster/ | Meaning to look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes | Goes with stare at | Example It is rude to stare at people on the bus. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He was too shy to meet her .