gasp

verb
UK: /ɡɑːsp/
US: /ɡæsp/

  1. To breathe in suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, shocked, or have difficulty breathing.

    1. She gasped when she saw the surprise party. [ ] [ ]
    2. I gasped for air after running up the steep hill so quickly today. [ ] [ ]

  2. To say something with difficulty while trying to catch your breath.

    1. He gasped, 'Help me!' before collapsing on the floor. [ ] [ ]
    2. With her last gasp, she managed to gasp out her secret about the stolen jewels. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sigh wheeze pant
gasp noun

  1. A sudden, short intake of breath, often caused by surprise, shock, or pain.

    1. There was a gasp from the crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her gasp of surprise echoed in the silent room when she saw the puppy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gasp" in English means: To breathe in suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, shocked, or have difficulty breathing., To say something with difficulty while trying to catch your breath..

The phonetic transcription of "gasp" is /ɡɑːsp/ in British English and /ɡæsp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gasp": sigh, wheeze, pant.

Example usage of "gasp": "She gasped when she saw the surprise party.". More examples on the page.