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gaspto take a quick, deep breath with an open mouth, often because of shock, surprise, or lack of air

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to take a quick, deep breath with an open mouth, often because of shock, surprise, or lack of air

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡæsp/

Korean meaning: 충격이나 놀라움, 숨 부족으로 입을 벌리고 급히 숨을 쉬다, 헐떡거리다

Korean pronunciation: 개스프 (강세: 개스프)

Example Sentences

  • The runner gasped for air after finishing the marathon while dressed as a banana.
  • I gasped when I realized I had been talking to my boss with spinach stuck in my teeth.
  • The audience gasped as the tightrope walker wobbled dangerously.

gasp

VERB

//ɡæsp//

to take a quick, deep breath with an open mouth, often because of shock, surprise, or lack of air

gasp concept
💡 Concept

Gasping in surprise and shock

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gasp rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Gasp in fear, lose your clasp, then grasp for dear life!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɡæsp/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡɑːsp/

🌳Etymology

Rootgasp

Origin

14세기 중세 영어에서 유래된 단어로, 숨을 급히 쉬는 소리를 흉내낸 의성어에서 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

claspgrasprasp
clasp
grasp
rasp

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The runner gasped for air after finishing the marathon while dressed as a banana.

😄 Fun example

I gasped when I realized I had been talking to my boss with spinach stuck in my teeth.

The audience gasped as the tightrope walker wobbled dangerously.

She gasped in amazement when she saw her surprise birthday party.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

pantwheezebreathe heavilyinhale sharplygulp air

Antonyms

exhalesighbreathe normally

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