Pant

Pronunciation: /ˈpænt/

Pant (verb)

  1. To breathe fast and loudly, usually after exercise or when excited.
  2. To strongly desire or want something.

Examples

  • After the race, she began to pant heavily.
  • The dog panted in the heat.

Common collocations: pant heavily, pant for breath, pant for success, pant for freedom, a short pant

Pant (noun)

  1. A short, fast breath, often taken when tired or excited.

Examples

  • She took a pant after running.
  • The pant of the runner was audible.

Synonyms of Pant

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Pant

  • when describing physical exertion