gasping

gasp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gasp, gahsp]
- /gæsp, gɑsp/
- /ɡɑːsp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gasp, gahsp]
- /gæsp, gɑsp/

Definitions of gasping word

noun gasping a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise. 1
noun gasping a convulsive effort to breathe. 1
noun gasping a short, convulsive utterance: the words came out in gasps. 1
verb without object gasping to catch one's breath. 1
verb without object gasping to struggle for breath with the mouth open; breathe convulsively. 1
verb without object gasping to long with breathless eagerness; desire; crave (usually followed by for or after). 1

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Origin of gasping

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English gaspen, probably Old English *gāspen, equivalent to Old Norse geispa; akin to gape

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Parts of speech for Gasping

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gasping popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for gasping

adjective gasping

out of breath — the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
winded — out of breath.
breathless — If you are breathless, you have difficulty in breathing properly, for example because you have been running or because you are afraid or excited.
panting — to breathe hard and quickly, as after exertion.
puffed — a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath.

noun gasping

dyspnea — difficult or labored breathing.
short-winded — short of breath; liable to difficulty in breathing.
breathing — the passage of air into and out of the lungs to supply the body with oxygen
hyperpnea — abnormally deep or rapid respiration.
hyperventilation — excessively rapid and deep breathing.

All 22 Synonyms of gasping