gasp
IPA: gˈæsp
noun
- A short, sudden intake of breath.
- (Britain, slang): A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).
verb
- (intransitive) To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock.
- (intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
- (transitive) To speak in a breathless manner.
- To pant with eagerness or excitement; to show vehement desire.
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Examples of "gasp" in Sentences
- As the magician revealed his final trick, the audience couldn't help but gasp in amazement
- She took a moment to catch her breath before letting out a soft gasp of surprise
- The sudden loud noise caused everyone in the room to gasp in unison
- He watched in horror as the car skidded off the road, and he couldn't suppress a gasp
- The breathtaking view from the mountaintop made her gasp with delight
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