Gasp has 5 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun
· Verb
· Intj
1
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
"she gave a gasp and fainted"
2
A short, sudden intake of breath.
"She gasped when she saw the massive shark swimming just a few feet away from her diving mask."
1
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
"The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"
2
To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock.
"When she saw the driver crash into the guardrail, everyone gasped in unison at the sudden horror of it all."
1
The sound of a gasp.
"She let out a sharp gasp when she saw the unexpected bill on the counter."
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