verb
- past tense of gasp; breathed in suddenly and audibly, especially due to shock, surprise, or difficulty breathing
Examples
- She gasped when she saw the surprise party.
- The runner gasped for air after the marathon.
- He gasped in pain when he twisted his ankle.
- The audience gasped at the magician’s trick.
- I gasped when I heard the shocking news.
- The fish gasped on the dock after being caught.