gasp

Phonetic Respelling: [ gasp, gahsp ]

Definition:

v. breathe noisily as when one is exhausted; n. a quick burst of breath

Sentence:

The sprinters gasp for air after the race. OR She let out a gasp of fear.

More example sentences:

The sprinters gasp for air after the race. OR She let out a gasp of fear.

Hear it

What caused everyone to give a gasp of surprise at the church at Grey's funeral?

Hear it

The sprinters gasp for air after the race.

Hear it

She let out a gasp of fear.

Hear it

Synonyms:

pant; puff; wheeze

Antonyms:

normal breathing

Gasp rhymes:

• One Syllable Rhymes
  • asp
  • clasp
  • grasp
  • rasp