Dictionary
English - Ukrainian
Gaze
ɡeɪz
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
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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.
Погляд, Дивитися, Глянути
Gaze meanings in Ukrainian
Погляд
Example:
She had a soft gaze that made everyone feel at ease.
У неї був м'який погляд, який змушував усіх відчувати себе комфортно.
He turned his gaze towards the horizon.
Він повернув свій погляд до горизонту.
Usage: formalContext: Used in literature and descriptive writing to denote a manner of looking.
Note: Often implies a longer, thoughtful look rather than a quick glance.
Дивитися
Example:
They gazed at the stars in wonder.
Вони дивилися на зірки з подивом.
I love to gaze out the window and watch the rain.
Мені подобається дивитися у вікно і спостерігати за дощем.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to looking at something intently.
Note: Can be used in various contexts, from admiration to contemplation.
Глянути
Example:
She gazed into his eyes, searching for answers.
Вона глянула йому в очі, шукаючи відповіді.
He gazed at the painting, lost in thought.
Він глянув на картину, заглибившись у думки.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Can be used in both casual and more serious situations, often indicating a deeper level of observation.
Note: This meaning can also convey a sense of intensity in the act of looking.
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.
Його погляд затримався на ній на мить.
She couldn't help but feel uncomfortable under his intense gaze.
Вона не могла не відчувати дискомфорту під його інтенсивним поглядом.
The child's gaze was fixed on the colorful balloons.
Погляд дитини був прикований до кольорових кульок.
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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