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ofegar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • breathless adj Unable to breathe easily, especially from exertion.
  • gasp verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
  • pant noun A quick, heavy breath, especially after exertion.

Senses

ofegar is used for these senses in English:

  • breathless That makes one hold one's breath (with excitement etc.).
  • gasp (intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
  • pant (ambitransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

breathless — full definition

  1. adj Unable to breathe easily, especially from exertion.
  2. adj Filled with excitement or suspense, as if holding one's breath.
  3. adj Completely still, with no wind at all.

gasp — full definition

  1. verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
  2. noun A short, sudden intake of breath.

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