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    gasp
    /ɡɑːsp/

    verb

    • 1. catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment: "a woman gasped in horror at the sight of him"

    noun

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

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGASP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

    • Gasp: Catalan Translation

      gasp translate: fer un crit ofegat. Learn more in the...

    • Gasp: Thai Translation

      GASP translate: พูดกระหืดกระหอบ, การหอบ; การอ้าปากหายใจ....

    • Indonesian Translation

      gasp translate: suara tergagap, tergagap. Learn more in the...

    • Simplified

      GASP translate: （尤指由于惊奇、痛苦或震惊而）喘息，喘气，倒抽气,...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gaspGasp Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word gasp, which can be a verb or a noun. A gasp is a sudden loud intake of breath with one's mouth because of surprise, shock, pain, etc.

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    Learn the meaning of gasp as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use gasp in idioms and phrases, and discover related words and expressions.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › gaspGasp - definition of gasp by The Free Dictionary

    Gasp is a verb that means to draw in the breath sharply, convulsively, or with effort, or a noun that means a short intake of breath. Learn the synonyms, translations, and usage of gasp from various sources.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGASP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word gasp as a noun and a verb. 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.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gaspGasp - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgasp verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb gasp, which means to take a quick deep breath or to have difficulty breathing. See examples, synonyms and collocations of gasp.