Agasp vs. Gasp — What's the Difference?

(literary) In a state of gasping.

To draw in the breath sharply, as from shock.

In a state of gasping.

To breathe convulsively or laboriously

To utter in a breathless manner.

A short convulsive intake or catching of the breath.

(intransitive) To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock.

(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.

(transitive) To speak in a breathless manner.

To pant with eagerness or excitement; to show vehement desire.

A short, sudden intake of breath.

: A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).

(humorous) The sound of a gasp.

To open the mouth wide in catching the breath, or in laborious respiration; to labor for breath; to respire convulsively; to pant violently.

To pant with eagerness; to show vehement desire.

To emit or utter with gasps; - with forth, out, away, etc.

The act of opening the mouth convulsively to catch the breath; a labored respiration; a painful catching of the breath.

A short labored intake of breath with the mouth open;

Breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted;