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To gasp means to quickly take a deep breath or to have trouble catching your breath. (verb)
- An example of to gasp is to inhale quickly in shock after seeing a car accident.
- An example of to gasp is to breath with effort after having run around the block.
A gasp is a deep inhale as if in shock. (noun)
An example of a gasp is a reaction to seeing an accident occur.
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