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    gasp
    [ɡasp]
    verb
    gasped (past tense) · gasped (past participle)
    1. inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment:
      "a woman gasped in horror at the sight of him"
      Similar:
      puff and pant
      breathe hard
      breathe heavily
      draw in one's breath
      fight for breath
      struggle for air
      • say (something) while catching one's breath, especially as a result of strong emotion:
        "Jeremy gasped out an apology" · "“It's beautiful!,” she gasped, much impressed"
      • strain to take a deep breath:
        "she surfaced and gasped for air"
    Origin
    late Middle English: from Old Norse geispa ‘to yawn’.
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  3. gasp verb [ I ] uk / ɡɑːsp / us / ɡæsp / C2 to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock:
    dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/gasped
    : an act of gasping : a sudden loud intake of breath with one's mouth because of surprise, shock, pain, etc.
    www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasped
    To draw in the breath sharply, as from shock. 2. To breathe convulsively or laboriously: gasping for air. v.tr. To utter in a breathless manner. n. A short convulsive intake or catching of the breath.
    www.thefreedictionary.com/gasped
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  5. Web3 days ago · A gasp is a short quick breath of air that you take in through your mouth, especially when you are surprised, shocked, or in pain. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, idioms, and …