noun
a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise
verb
to inhale suddenly and with effort, as if from surprise or exertion
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She let out a gasp of surprise when she saw the final result of the experiment.
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I couldn't help but gasp when I saw how much food he could eat in one sitting.
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When she walked into the party, everyone just gasped at how amazing she looked.
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The beauty of the sunset made me gasp in awe at the wonders of nature.