gasps
word · lemma: gasp
/ˈɡæsps/
gasps
/ɡˈɑːsps/
gahsps
Definition
"Gasps" is the plural of "gasp." It means short, sudden breaths, often caused by surprise, fear, pain, or difficulty breathing.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in storytelling: 'gasps of shock,' 'gasp for air.' As a noun, it is common in dramatic or descriptive contexts. Don't confuse it with simple heavy breathing after exercise, which is usually less sudden.
Spanish: jadeos - exclamaciones ahogadasPortuguese (BR): arfadas - suspiros ofegantesPortuguese (PT): arquejos - suspiros ofegantesChinese (Simplified): 喘息声 - 倒吸气声Chinese (Traditional): 喘息聲 - 倒吸氣聲Hindi: हाँफती साँसें - हक्का-बक्का साँस की आवाज़ेंArabic: شهقات - لهثات قصيرةBengali: হাঁপ ধরা - চমকানো শ্বাসRussian: вздохи - удивлённые вздохиJapanese: 息を呑む - 喘ぎVietnamese: những tiếng thở hắt ra - tiếng thở gấpKorean: 숨이 헉 - 숨을 헉Turkish: ani nefesler - şaşkın nefeslerUrdu: سانسیں - ہانپنا (حیرت یا خوف میں)Indonesian: helaan napas - terengah (karena kaget atau takut)
Example Sentences
We heard gasps from the next room.
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The room was silent except for a few gasps.
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Her story caused gasps in the class.
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When he opened the box, there were gasps all around the table.
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The announcement was met with gasps and nervous laughter.
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Between gasps, she tried to explain what had happened.
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