Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with stare in American Collocation
stare
verb
intransitive
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ster/
aghast
open-mouthed
unblinking
wide-eyed
The two of them stared open-mouthed at me as I sat down on the ground.
not understanding or thinking anything
blankly
glassily
helplessly
idly
stupidly
uncomprehendingly
vacantly
We all scratch our heads and stare blankly at computer screens full of data.
without blinking or moving
fixedly
impassively
intently
unblinkingly
No one talked or moved, they all just stood, staring intently at a closed door.
with surprise or interest
curiously
expectantly
incredulously
The butler was staring incredulously at Des’s ancient top hat.
in an angry or threatening way
hard
menacingly
moodily
The large man stared menacingly into Martin’s face.
sadly
forlornly
gloomily
longingly
mournfully
The cows stare mournfully at us as we pass.
silently
silently
Children gathered outside the shop, silently staring in.
in a particular direction
ahead
straight
upwards
The boys just stared ahead at the whiteboard saying nothing.
in a threatening or unfriendly way
coldly
menacingly
The large man stared menacingly into Martin’s face.