English noun: gasp | |||
1. | gasp (act) a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open | ||
Samples | She gave a gasp and fainted. | ||
Synonyms | pant | ||
Broader (hypernym) | aspiration, breathing in, inhalation, inspiration, intake | ||
English verb: gasp | |||
1. | gasp (body) breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted | ||
Samples | The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily. | ||
Synonyms | heave, pant, puff | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | blow | ||