gasp
🇺🇸
/ɡæsp/
🇬🇧
/ɡɑːsp/
verb
R
To take a quick, deep breath because you are surprised or hurt.
She let out a gasp when she saw the surprise.
R
To breathe or speak with difficulty.
He could only gasp for air after running.
R
To want something very much, like a drink or cigarette.
After the long hike, he was gasping for water.
noun
R
A quick, deep breath caused by strong feelings.
A loud gasp was heard when the lights went out.
translation
To take a quick, deep breath because you are surprised or hurt.; To breathe or speak with difficulty.; To want something very much, like a drink or cigarette.
A quick, deep breath caused by strong feelings.
Word Forms
3rd Present
gasps
Progressive
gasping
Past
gasped
Plural
gasps
Perfect
gasped