gasp

/ɡˈɑːsp/

/ˈɡæsp/

to gasp

MAIN VERB

to catch one's breath with an open mouth, often due to experiencing pain, surprise, shock, or other intense emotions

synonyms : heave

Gasp

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

synonyms : pant

Examples

1. He gave a gasp.

2. The magician brought the house down with their amazing tricks, leaving the audience gasping in amazement.

3. -Other people gasped.

4. -Other people gasped.