gasp (Meaning)
gasp (n)
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
gasp (v)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
gasp (v. i.)
To open the mouth wide in catching the breath, or in laborious respiration; to labor for breath; to respire convulsively; to pant violently.
To pant with eagerness; to show vehement desire.
gasp (v. t.)
To emit or utter with gasps; -- with forth, out, away, etc.
gasp (n.)
The act of opening the mouth convulsively to catch the breath; a labored respiration; a painful catching of the breath.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gasp
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gasp Sentence Examples
- Mary gasped in horror as she witnessed the gruesome accident.
- The news of her father's death sent a collective gasp through the assembly.
- The audience gasped in amazement at the breathtaking acrobatic performance.
- The sudden appearance of a stranger caused Billy to gasp.
- The icy wind made me gasp for breath as I stepped outside.
- The scandalous revelation elicited gasps from all those present.
- The sight of the towering waterfall left us gasping in wonder.
- The underwater dive revealed a vibrant coral reef, causing us to gasp in awe.
- The unexpected proposal made her gasp in both surprise and joy.
- The singer's high-pitched note drew gasps of appreciation from the crowd.
FAQs About the word gasp
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open, breathe noisily, as when one is exhaustedTo open the mouth wide in catching the breath, or in laborious re
pant, heave, hyperventilate, gulp,choke, puff, wheeze, blow, huff, snore
howl, scream, screech, howl, screech, yelp,scream, roar, yell, yell
Mary gasped in horror as she witnessed the gruesome accident.
The news of her father's death sent a collective gasp through the assembly.
The audience gasped in amazement at the breathtaking acrobatic performance.
The sudden appearance of a stranger caused Billy to gasp.
