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gasp
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- pronunciation:
- gaesp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a sudden, brief taking in of air through the mouth, because of surprise or difficulty breathing.
There was a gasp of horror from the audience as the monster appeared on screen.- synonyms:
- pant
- similar words:
- gulp, wheeze
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
gasps, gasping, gasped |
definition 1: |
to breathe in gasps; struggle for breath; pant.
The runners gasped as they crossed the finish line.- synonyms:
- pant
- similar words:
- gulp, huff, wheeze
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definition 2: |
to say while or as if gasping.
"The barn's on fire!" he gasped.- synonyms:
- pant
- similar words:
- wheeze
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derivation: |
gaspingly (adv.) |
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