Simple meaning
What does Gasp mean?
Gasp means a sudden breath in caused by surprise or emotion.
Dictionary definition
A sudden breath in caused by surprise or emotion.
Example sentences
Gasp in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a gasp to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word gasp describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used gasp to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Gasp
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Gasp word family
Base word
gasp
verb
gasp
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does gasp mean?
Gasp is used to describe a sudden breath in caused by surprise or emotion.
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