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Vocabulary Entry
gasp
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sudden inhalation of breath, often due to surprise or shock.
Example Sentences
"Her gasp echoed in the silent room as she saw the unexpected news."
"With a gasp, he stepped back from the edge of the cliff."
"The audience let out a collective gasp when the magician revealed his trick."
V
verb
To draw in breath suddenly, often due to surprise, shock, or pain.
Example Sentences
"She gasped when she saw the beautiful sunset."
"He gasped as the horror movie reached its climax."
"The child gasped in awe when the fireworks exploded in the sky."