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   Gasp

   /ɡasp/

   

   verb

   • 1. inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment: "a woman gasped in horror at the sight of him"
   • ▪ say (something) while catching one's breath, especially as a result of strong emotion: "Jeremy gasped out an apology"
   • ▪ strain to take a deep breath: "she surfaced and gasped for air"

   noun

   • 1. a convulsive catching of breath: "his breath was coming in gasps"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old Norse geispa ‘to yawn’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   What does gasp mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! GASP definition: 1. to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if a word comes out in gasps?

   • a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise. a convulsive effort to breathe. the words came out in gasps. to catch one's breath. to struggle for breath with the mouth open; breathe convulsively. to long with breathless eagerness; desire; crave (usually followed by for or after ). She gasped out the words.

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   What does gasp mean in a sentence?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of GASP is to catch the breath convulsively and audibly (as with shock). How to use gasp in a sentence.

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   Is gasp a noun or a verb?

   • Familiarity information: GASP used as a noun is very rare. Familiarity information: GASP used as a verb is very rare. Hypernyms ("gasp" is a kind of...): aspiration; breathing in; inhalation; inspiration; intake (the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing)

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   What is an audible gasp?

   • A gasp is a short quick breath of air that you take in through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain. An audible gasp went round the court as the jury announced the verdict. When you gasp, you take a short quick breath through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain.

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   What does a gasp of awe mean?

   • The only sound from the 4,000 people watching is a collective gasp of awe. There were only sporadic moments of virtuosity from Pelé, but enough of them draw gasps of admiration from the starstruck throng. A gasp is a short quick breath of air that you take in through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain.

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   noun. a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise. a convulsive effort to breathe. a short, convulsive utterance: the words came out in gasps.

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   A gasp is a short quick breath of air that you take in through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain.

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   A gasp is the sound made by a sharp inward breath. After running up a steep hill, your breath will come in gasps.

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