Looking for the meaning of the word GASP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GASP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Gasp
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old Norse geispa ‘to yawn’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡɑːsp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment
Short Definition:catch one's breath with open mouth
Examples:- a woman gasped in horror at the sight of him
Word: Gasp
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡɑːsp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a convulsive catching of breath
Short Definition:act of gasping
Examples:- his breath was coming in gasps
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