CEFR A2

pant

verb

Meaning

To breathe quickly and deeply, especially after physical exertion or when feeling anxious or excited.

Examples

He began to pant as he climbed the steep hill.
The dog panted happily after chasing the ball.

Synonyms: gasp, wheeze, puff, chuff

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pant (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /pænt/

Definition

To breathe quickly and deeply, especially after physical exertion or when feeling anxious or excited.

Examples

He began to pant as he climbed the steep hill.
The dog panted happily after chasing the ball.
She could hear her own heart panting in her ears.

How to Use pant

pant for breath (collocation): To breathe heavily and quickly because you need air. — "After the race, the runners were all panting for breath."
pant like a dog (idiom): To breathe very heavily and quickly. — "He was panting like a dog after carrying the heavy boxes."

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