stare

Everyday

1. To stare means to look at someone or something for a long time without looking away. tree →
2. A stare is a long, fixed look. tree →

In the lessons

In manners lessons, staring at people, especially at someone who looks different or has a disability, can make them uncomfortable, so it is polite to look away or smile and say hello. In safety, you must never stare at the Sun, not even with sunglasses, because it can damage your eyes; and do not stare at a strange dog, which it may see as a threat. In stories, characters stare in surprise. Phrases: stare at, stare into space, stare back, a blank stare.

Examples

• It's rude to stare at people. tree →
• He stared out of the window, thinking. tree →
• Never stare at the Sun. tree →
• She stared at the strange box in surprise. tree →
• Don't stare into a dog's eyes; it may feel threatened. tree →
• The owl stared at us with big yellow eyes. tree →
• He gave me a cold stare. tree →
• I sat staring into space instead of working. tree →
• Out came the giant and began to stare at Tom. tree →

Note

Regular verb: stared, staring (drop the e). Stare = look long; glance = look quickly. Do not confuse with «stair», a step (same sound).