gasp
//ɡæsp//
Verb
gaspInfinitive
gaspPresent tense
gaspedPast tense
gaspedPast participle
gaspingPresent participle
gaspsThird-person singular
1
To catch one's breath with an open mouth, due to shock, surprise, or difficulty breathing.
She gasped in surprise when she saw the unexpected gift.
2
To struggle for breath; to breathe convulsively or with effort.
After running up the stairs, she was gasping for air.
3
To utter or say something while catching one's breath.
"Help me!" she gasped.
Noun
gaspSingular
gaspsPlural
1
A sudden, short intake of breath, especially as a reaction to shock, surprise, or pain.
She let out a gasp of surprise when she saw the gift.
2
A labored breath or the act of struggling to breathe.
After running up the stairs, he let out a gasp for air.