Meaning
To take a quick, loud breath in because you are surprised or cannot breathe well.
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Word origin
From Old Norse geispa, meaning to yawn.
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Root
- geispa
Grammar
Examples
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"Gasped" is the past form, a quick breath of surprise.
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"Gasping for air" means breathing hard and fast.
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"Gasp" here is the sudden breath itself.
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