Cool MateMeaning of Staring
Looking at someone or something for a long time without blinking.
In simple words: Looking at something for a long time.
Staring in a sentence
- She was staring at the painting for hours.
- He caught me staring at my phone during the meeting.
- The children were staring in awe at the magician's tricks.
- I noticed a cat staring at me from the window.
- Stop staring at the screen; it's bad for your eyes.
How to use Staring
Use 'staring' when referring to looking fixedly at something, often implying intensity. Avoid using it in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
staring + at + object
Memory hint
Think of 'staring' as being 'stuck' in your gaze.
Related words
Collocations with Staring
- staring contest
- staring blankly
- staring intently
- staring into space
- staring at someone
Synonyms for Staring
- gazing
- glowering
- fixating
- gaping
- observing
Opposites of Staring
- averting
- looking away
- ignoring
Common mistakes with Staring
- Confused with 'stare' as a verb form.
- Incorrectly using 'staring' in a past tense context.
- Using 'staring' in a figurative sense instead of literal.
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Frequently asked questions about Staring
What does Staring mean?
Looking at something for a long time.
What is the definition of Staring?
Looking at someone or something for a long time without blinking.
How do you use Staring in a sentence?
She was staring at the painting for hours.
Can you give another example of Staring?
He caught me staring at my phone during the meeting.
What are synonyms for Staring?
Common alternatives include gazing, glowering, fixating, gaping, observing.
What is the opposite of Staring?
Opposite meanings include averting, looking away, ignoring.
What words go with Staring?
It commonly pairs with staring contest, staring blankly, staring intently, staring into space, staring at someone.
What are common mistakes when using Staring?
Confused with 'stare' as a verb form. Incorrectly using 'staring' in a past tense context. Using 'staring' in a figurative sense instead of literal.
How do you pronounce Staring?
US: //ˈstɛrɪŋ//, UK: //ˈsteərɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Staring?
Use 'staring' when referring to looking fixedly at something, often implying intensity. Avoid using it in formal writing.