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."

Synonyms of pant

Words with a similar meaning to pant:

• gasp
• wheeze
• puff
• chuff

Antonyms of pant

Words with the opposite meaning to pant:

• breathe normally
• hold one's breath

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