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They were gazing at the clouds.
What does Gazing mean?
Gazing means looking steadily for a while.
Dictionary definition
Looking steadily at someone or something for a while.
Example sentences
Gazing in a sentence
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Gazing through the window, she noticed birds in the garden.
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Gazing can show curiosity, wonder, attention, or deep thought.
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What does gazing mean?
Gazing means gazing means looking steadily for a while.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gazing correctly?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gazing?
looking is the closest match based on the meaning of gazing.
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WordGazing.
Partverb.
MeaningGazing means looking steadily for a while.
ExampleExample: They were gazing at the clouds.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- gay · zing
- Strongest beat
- gay
- Ending
- zing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gay.
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Synonyms
Words like Gazing
lookingDirecting the eyes toward something.
watchingLooking at something over time.
staringLooking steadily for a long time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoringNot paying attention.
glancingLooking quickly.
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Hint for students
Gazing means looking steadily for a while.
Common mix-up
Gazing is not the same as ignoring. Gazing means gazing means looking steadily for a while.
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Read this model sentence: Gazing through the window, she noticed birds in the garden. Clue words: through, window, noticed. Underline clue words that show why gazing fits instead of ignoring. Now write one new sentence that shows gazing without using the word gazing. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show gazing?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Gazing through the window, she noticed birds in the garden." Why does gazing fit better than ignoring?
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