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Meaning of the word pant in English

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pant

US /pænt/

UK /pænt/

Noun

1.

a short, quick breath.

Synonym:

gasp puff wheeze breath

Verb

1.

breathe with short, quick breaths, typically from exertion or excitement.

Example:

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he was panting when he reached the top

Synonym:

puff huff and puff gasp wheeze heave blow out of breath breathless short of breath puffing gasping wheezing wheezy winded short-winded

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