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Gasp Meaning for Kids

What Does Gasp Mean?

Verb

  • To take a quick breath in because you are surprised or scared.
  • To breathe in suddenly and loudly.

Noun

  • A quick breath taken when surprised or scared.

Gasp — Full Explanation

When you gasp, you suddenly breathe in quickly. It usually happens when something surprises you or makes you feel excited.

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Related Words

shock breath exclaim

Gasp Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
गैसप (Gaisap)

gaisap

हैरानी (Hairani)

hairani

आश्चर्य (Aashcharya)

aashcharya

kannada
ಗಾಸ್ಪ್ (Gāsp)

gaasp

ಆಶ್ಚರ್ಯ (Āścarya)

aashcharya

ಹೆಚ್ಚು (Heccu)

hecchu

bengali
গ্যাস্প (gasp)

gasp

হায় (hai)

hai

অবাক (obak)

obak

spanish
gasp en español

gasp

sorpresa en español

sorpresa

oh en español

oh

Gasp in Sentences

  • I gasp when I hear a loud noise.
  • She gasped in excitement when she opened her gift.
  • He gasped when he saw the tall roller coaster.
  • They all gasp when the fireworks went off.
  • I can't help but gasp when I see something amazing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gasp

What does 'gasp' mean?
To 'gasp' means to take a quick breath in, usually because you are surprised or scared.
How do you pronounce 'gasp'?
You say 'gasp' like this: gasp (it rhymes with 'clasp').
What is the origin of the word 'gasp'?
The word 'gasp' comes from an old word that means to breathe quickly or to breathe in suddenly.
What is the meaning of 'gasp' in Hindi?
The word 'gasp' in Hindi is 'हैरानी से सांस लेना' (Hairānī se sāns lenā).

Facts & Quotes About Gasp

Fact: When you gasp, it's often because you're surprised or excited!
Proverb: A gasp can say more than words, meaning sometimes our feelings are too big for words.
Quote: "Gasping for breath is a sign of life." - Unknown