gasping
Translation
struggling for breath, panting
Examples
He was gasping for air.
He was gasping for air.
She was gasping with pain.
She was gasping with pain.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) to be struggling for (sth.) He was gasping for air.
((with sth.)) to be struggling with (sth.) She was gasping with pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: panting, puffing, breathless
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to gasp'. Possibly of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound of a sharp intake of breath.
Memory Tips
Picture a fish out of water 'gasping' for air to remember the meaning of being out of breath.