What is "gasp" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does gasp mean in English? Meaning of gasp definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "gasp" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "gasp": a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

Noun

  • Meaning: a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
  • Example: she gave a gasp and fainted
  • Synonyms: gasp pant
  • Hypernyms: aspiration breathing in inhalation inspiration intake
  • Pronunciation in US: /ɡæsp/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːsp/

    Meaning of "gasp": breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

    Verb

  • Meaning: breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
  • Example: The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
  • Synonyms: gasp heave pant puff
  • Hypernyms: blow
  • Pronunciation in US: /ɡæsp/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ɡɑːsp/

    Synonyms:

    whoop, exclamation, blow, pant, ejaculation, gulp, puff, wheeze, heave, whoop, snort, choke, blow, inhale, inspire, pant, convulse, gulp, respire, puff, wheeze, heave, sniffle, fight for breath, catch one's breath,

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    gasp in English: gasp
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