gasp

[ɡæsp]

gasp Definition

• 1. to take a quick, deep breath with your mouth open, especially because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
• 2. to breathe with difficulty and make a gasping sound

Using gasp: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gasp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She gasped when she saw the surprise party.

• Example

  He gasped for air after running a mile.

• Example

  The fish was gasping on the shore.

• Example

  I gasped at the sight of the car accident.

gasp Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gasp

• pant
• wheeze
• gulping
• sighing
• breathing heavily

Phrases with gasp

• gasp for breath

  to struggle to breathe

  Example

  The swimmer was gasping for breath after swimming across the lake.

• gasp for air

  to struggle to breathe

  Example

  The runner was gasping for air after finishing the marathon.

• with a gasp

  with a sudden intake of breath

  Example

  With a gasp, she woke up from her nightmare.

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Summary: gasp in Brief

The verb 'gasp' [ɡæsp] means to take a quick, deep breath with your mouth open, often due to surprise, shock, or pain. It can also mean to breathe with difficulty and make a gasping sound. Examples include 'She gasped when she saw the surprise party' and 'He gasped for air after running a mile.' Phrases like 'gasp for breath' and 'with a gasp' further illustrate its usage.