 gasp |
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| 1. | [ verb ] breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted | |
| Synonyms: | pant heave puff | |
| Examples: | "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily" |
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| Related terms: | blow panting huffing | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open | |
| Synonyms: | pant | |
| Examples: | "she gave a gasp and fainted" |
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| Related terms: | inhalation pant | |
| Similar spelling: |
gas_up |
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