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Shock or Surprise

Use 'gape' when someone is so astonished that they can't close their mouth.

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After the magic trick, we all gaped in disbelief.
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Motionless Staring

'Gape' often implies being so stunned that one forgets to move or react.

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He gaped at the sky where the UFO had disappeared.
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