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intake vs gasp

gasp vs intake

intake and gasp both are nouns.

intake is not a verb while gasp is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intake Yes No No No
gasp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gasp is a hyponym of intake; that is, gasp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intake:
  • intake: the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
  • gasp: a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
Other hyponyms of intake include pant, drag, puff, pull.
intake (noun) gasp (noun)
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) 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
an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container
intake (verb) gasp (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
Difference between intake and gasp

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