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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"
   • ▪ say (something) while catching one's breath: "Jeremy gasped out an apology"
   • ▪ strain to obtain (air) by gasping: "she surfaced and gasped for air"
   • ▪ be desperate to obtain or consume; crave: "I'm gasping for a drink!"

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

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

   • English (US)

     GASP meaning: 1. to take a short, quick breath through the...

   • Znaczenie Gasp, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     gasp definicja: 1. to take a short, quick breath through the...

   • Gasp Spanish Translation

     GASP translate: dar un grito ahogado, grito ahogado, dar un...

   • Gasp: Korean Translation

     gasp translate: 숨이 턱 막히는 소리를 내다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • 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

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   The meaning of GASP is to catch the breath convulsively and audibly (as with shock). How to use gasp in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGASP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gaspGASP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Gasp definition: a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.. See examples of GASP used in a sentence.

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

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   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.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word gasp, which can be a noun or a verb. A gasp is a short quick breath of air, or to breathe or utter with gasps.

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

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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.