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gasp vs inhalation

inhalation vs gasp

gasp and inhalation both are nouns.

gasp is a verb but inhalation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gasp Yes No Yes No
inhalation Yes No No No
As nouns, inhalation is a hypernym of gasp; that is, inhalation is a word with a broader meaning than gasp:
  • gasp: a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
  • inhalation: the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
Other hypernyms of gasp include aspiration, breathing in, inspiration, intake.
gasp (noun) inhalation (noun)
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
a medication to be taken by inhaling it
gasp (verb) inhalation (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Difference between gasp and inhalation

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