gasp

noun/ɡæsp/

Frequency rank: #8,112 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

To take a sudden sharp breath, usually from surprise or shock.

Illustration for the English word “gasp”

Example sentence

She let out a loud gasp when she saw the surprise party.

Synonyms & related words

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