Word: Gaze
Part of Speech: - Noun - Verb
Basic Definition: 1. As a noun: A "gaze" refers to a long, fixed look at something. It means looking at something without moving your eyes away. - Example: "He gave her a warm gaze that made her smile."
Usage Instructions: - Use "gaze" when you want to describe a look that is longer and more focused than a quick glance. - It often implies that the person is thinking about something deeply or is fascinated by what they are looking at.
Advanced Usage: - You can use "gaze" in more poetic or descriptive writing to convey emotions or states of mind. - Example: "She gazed out at the horizon, lost in her thoughts."
Word Variants: - Gazes (noun, plural): More than one long look. - Example: "His gazes were filled with kindness." - Gazing (verb, present participle): The act of looking steadily. - Example: "They were gazing at the stars all night."
Different Meanings: - While "gaze" primarily means to look steadily, it can also imply a sense of contemplation or admiration. The context often shapes the emotional tone of the gaze.
Synonyms: - Stare - Glance (though a glance is usually shorter) - Peep (often used when looking secretly) - Look (more general term)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "gaze," but you might hear phrases like "gaze into space," which means to look blankly or without focus, often lost in thought.
Example Sentences: 1. Noun: "Her gaze was fixed on the beautiful painting." 2.