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Gaze
ɡeɪz
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
응시하다 (eungsi-hada), 바라보다 (baraboda), 눈여겨보다 (nunyeogeoboda), 치켜보다 (chikyeoboda)
Gaze meanings in Korean
응시하다 (eungsi-hada)
Example:
She gazed at the stars in amazement.
그녀는 놀라움에 별들을 응시했다.
He gazed out of the window for hours.
그는 몇 시간 동안 창밖을 응시했다.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in both casual and literary contexts to describe a focused or intense look.
Note: The term '응시하다' implies a deliberate and focused act of looking, often with emotional or thoughtful undertones.
바라보다 (baraboda)
Example:
She gazed at her reflection in the mirror.
그녀는 거울 속 자신의 모습을 바라보았다.
He gazed lovingly at his partner.
그는 애정 어린 눈빛으로 그의 파트너를 바라보았다.
Usage: InformalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversation to imply looking at someone or something with affection or interest.
Note: '바라보다' can also convey a sense of admiration or longing, making it suitable for romantic contexts.
눈여겨보다 (nunyeogeoboda)
Example:
The teacher gazed closely at the students' work.
선생님은 학생들의 작업을 눈여겨보았다.
She gazed at the painting, analyzing every detail.
그녀는 그림을 눈여겨보며 모든 세부 사항을 분석했다.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in situations where someone is observing something carefully or scrutinizing it.
Note: '눈여겨보다' suggests a careful and observant action, often used in educational or analytical contexts.
치켜보다 (chikyeoboda)
Example:
He gazed up at the tall building.
그는 높은 건물을 치켜보았다.
She gazed at the sky, searching for the stars.
그녀는 별을 찾으며 하늘을 치켜보았다.
Usage: InformalContext: Typically used when looking upwards, often with a sense of awe or curiosity.
Note: '치켜보다' is more specific to upward gazes, making it useful in describing situations involving height or elevation.
Gaze's synonyms
Stare
To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.
Example: She stared out of the window, lost in thought.
Note: Stare implies a more intense and prolonged look compared to gaze.
Peer
To look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.
Example: He peered into the darkness, trying to make out shapes.
Note: Peering involves looking closely or intently, often with an effort to see something clearly.
Glance
To take a brief or hurried look at someone or something.
Example: She glanced briefly at her watch before continuing her work.
Note: Glancing is a quick and often casual look, in contrast to the more focused gaze.
Watch
To look at someone or something for a period of time, usually attentively.
Example: He watched the birds flying overhead with fascination.
Note: Watching involves observing with interest or intent, which may differ from a passive gaze.
Gaze expressions, common phrases
Gaze into
To look steadily or intently into something or someone.
Example: She gazed into his eyes lovingly.
Note: The addition of 'into' specifies the direction of the gaze towards something specific.
Gaze at
To look at something steadily or intently.
Example: He gazed at the stars in wonder.
Note: Similar to 'gaze into,' this phrase also emphasizes looking at something specific.
Gaze upon
To look at something with admiration or awe.
Example: The travelers gazed upon the majestic mountain peak.
Note: This phrase conveys a sense of reverence or admiration for what is being looked at.
Gaze out
To look outward, often into the distance or beyond.
Example: She gazed out of the window, lost in thought.
Note: The use of 'out' suggests looking outside or beyond a specific boundary or area.
Gaze around
To look in all directions, typically to observe or survey a space.
Example: They gazed around the room, taking in its beauty.
Note: This phrase implies a more comprehensive observation of the surroundings rather than focusing on a single point.
Gaze off into the distance
To look far away with a thoughtful or absent-minded expression.
Example: He often gazes off into the distance, lost in thought.
Note: This phrase emphasizes looking at a distant point, often while being deep in thought.
Gaze up at
To look upwards towards something above oneself.
Example: The child gazed up at the towering oak tree.
Note: The addition of 'up' indicates the direction of the gaze towards something higher or elevated.
Gaze everyday (slang) expressions
Stare down
To look at someone or something intensely, often with an aggressive or confrontational attitude.
Example: She gave him a fierce stare down across the room.
Note: While 'gaze' implies a more neutral or peaceful observation, 'stare down' carries a stronger and potentially hostile connotation.
Peek
To glance quickly or furtively, usually to see something not meant to be seen or to satisfy curiosity.
Example: I caught him trying to peek into my notebook during the exam.
Note: Unlike 'gaze' which suggests a more prolonged and intentional act of looking, 'peek' is brief and often sneaky.
Eye up
To look at something with keen interest or desire, often related to food, objects, or people.
Example: She was eyeing up the cupcakes on the counter with hunger in her eyes.
Note: Unlike 'gaze' which implies a general observation, 'eye up' suggests a more focused and potentially covetous attention.
Ogle
To look at someone with obvious sexual or romantic interest, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or overly intense.
Example: The man couldn't stop ogling the actress as she passed by.
Note: Unlike 'gaze' which is a neutral term, 'ogle' carries a more intense and often objectifying meaning.
Size up
To look at or evaluate someone or something in order to form an opinion or make a decision.
Example: The bouncer sized up the rowdy group of young men before letting them into the club.
Note: Unlike 'gaze' which suggests a passive act of looking, 'size up' involves a more active assessment or judgment.
Side eye
A sidelong glance expressing disapproval, skepticism, or contempt.
Example: She gave him a side eye when he made a sarcastic comment during the meeting.
Note: Unlike 'gaze' which is a direct and straightforward look, 'side eye' is more subtle and often carries negative or judgmental undertones.
Gaze - Examples
His gaze lingered on her for a moment.
그의 시선이 그녀에게 잠시 머물렀다.
She couldn't help but feel uncomfortable under his intense gaze.
그녀는 그의 강렬한 시선 아래에서 불편함을 느끼지 않을 수 없었다.
The child's gaze was fixed on the colorful balloons.
아이의 시선은 다채로운 풍선에 고정되어 있었다.
Gaze grammar
Gaze - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: gaze
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): gazes
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): gaze
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): gazed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): gazing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): gazes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): gaze
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): gaze
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Gaze Contains 1 syllables: gaze
Phonetic transcription: ˈgāz
gaze , ˈgāz (The red syllable is stressed)
Gaze - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Gaze: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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