TO GASP
15 / 04 / 2013
TO GASP: meaning and examples
Good morning!
How was your weekend? I hope it was good.
Today's verb is: TO GASP
It means: a short, audible inhalation or exhalation (of breath), usually in surprise or shock. We also say "to gasp for air" when we are not receiving sufficient oxygen.
Example 1
I gasped in surprise when my best friend told me she was going to marry a man that she had only been dating for 2 months.
Example 2
She let out a gasp of horror when she arrived home to find that somebody had broken in and stolen her computer and television.
Example 3
His asthma attack left him gasping for air.
I hope you have a nice day!
How was your weekend? I hope it was good.
Today's verb is: TO GASP
It means: a short, audible inhalation or exhalation (of breath), usually in surprise or shock. We also say "to gasp for air" when we are not receiving sufficient oxygen.
Example 1
I gasped in surprise when my best friend told me she was going to marry a man that she had only been dating for 2 months.
Example 2
She let out a gasp of horror when she arrived home to find that somebody had broken in and stolen her computer and television.
Example 3
His asthma attack left him gasping for air.
I hope you have a nice day!
