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gaping

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﹒Wide open or ajar, typically describing a mouth, wound, or chasm.

﹒Staring fixedly and open-mouthed in surprise or wonder.

﹒Extending over a very large area or distance; vast.

Examples

﹒The earthquake left a gaping hole in the middle of the road.

﹒He stared at the masterpiece with his mouth wide and gaping in awe.

﹒There was a gaping discrepancy between the company's reported profits and its actual bank balance.

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