Gasp ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Gasp ( verb )

1. To inhale suddenly and convulsively with a sharp sound.
2. To speak or utter suddenly and with difficulty.

Origin:

From middle english gaspen, from old english gæspian "to catch the breath", from proto-germanic *gaus-, *gausaz "to gasp".

Examples:

1. He gasped for air after running a long distance.
2. She was so surprised, she let out a little gasp.
3. The drowning man gave a loud gasp before he went under.
4. He gasped out the words in a hoarse whisper.
5. She gasped in shock and dropped the glass.

(As a noun)

Gasp ( noun )

1. To inhale suddenly and convulsively with a sharp sound.
2. To speak or utter suddenly and with difficulty.

Origin:

From middle english gaspen, from old english gæspian "to catch the breath", from proto-germanic *gaus-, *gausaz "to gasp".

Examples:

1. He gasped for air after running a long distance.
2. She was so surprised, she let out a little gasp.
3. The drowning man gave a loud gasp before he went under.
4. He gasped out the words in a hoarse whisper.
5. She gasped in shock and dropped the glass.