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Gasp

Noun CEFR B2 Standard
ɡɑːsp

Definitions

  1. A short, sudden intake of breath.
  2. A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).
    British, slang

Equivalents

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Examples

“The audience gave a gasp of astonishment”
“I'm popping out for a gasp.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

gaspacho Gaspar Gaspar Grande Gaspari Gasparian Gasparilla

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