Collocations for gasp - noun
ADJECTIVE
big,
great
little, short, small
quick, sharp, sudden
ragged (esp. AmE)
audible, loud
shocked, startled, surprised
strangled
involuntary
collective
You could hear a collective gasp from the audience.
little, short, small
quick, sharp, sudden
ragged (esp. AmE)
audible, loud
shocked, startled, surprised
strangled
involuntary
collective
You could hear a collective gasp from the audience.
VERB + gasp
give,
let out
stifle
bring
The stunt brought shocked gasps from the audience.
stifle
bring
The stunt brought shocked gasps from the audience.
hear
take, take in
He was taking in great gasps of air.
take, take in
He was taking in great gasps of air.
PREPOSITION
between gasps
‘Listen carefully,’ he said, between gasps of breath.
‘Listen carefully,’ he said, between gasps of breath.
in gasps
He leaned against the railing, his breath coming in short gasps.
He leaned against the railing, his breath coming in short gasps.
with a gasp
She gave a little gasp of delight.
She gave a little gasp of delight.
gasp of