gasp
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
gasps;
gasped;
gasping
gasps;
gasped;
gasping
Britannica Dictionary definition of GASP
1
[no object]
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to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain
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Mom gasped in/with surprise at the sight of my sister's new haircut.
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He gasped as he stepped into the icy water.
2
[no object]
:
to breathe with difficulty
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pant
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a dying man gasping for breath
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She was gasping for air.
3
[+ object]
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to say (something) with quick, difficult breaths
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He gasped (out) a plea for mercy.
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“Have mercy!” he gasped.
— gasp
noun, plural gasps [count]-
My sister let out a gasp when I told her the happy news.
