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gasp
noun
verb
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- G
- Ends with
- P
- Contains
- AS
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ɡɑːsp
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
“she gave a gasp and fainted”
verb
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
“The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily”
In context
Example Sentences
she gave a gasp and fainted
The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
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