What is the difference between Gap and Gape?

What is the difference between Gap and Gape? :


Gap : (noun)

( 1 ) Opening or break in something or between two things

There is a gap in the wall.


( 2 ) Lapse

Unfilled interval of time

There was gap of ten minutes in our conversation.


( 3 ) Separation

There is a wide gap between the opinions of the two persons.



Gape : (verb)

( 1 ) Stare with an open mouth

What are you gaping at?


( 2 ) Be or become open wide

A huge chasm gaped before them.



Gape : (noun)

( 1 ) Open mouthed stare

There were gapes of astonishment on the faces of the spectators.











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