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Meaning of the word pants in English

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pants

US /pænts/
UK /pænts/
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Plural Noun

1.

an outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate hole for each leg

Example:
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He was wearing a pair of blue denim pants.
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She bought new dress pants for the interview.
Synonym:
trousersbreechesslacks
2.

(UK, informal) underpants or knickers

Example:
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He forgot to put on his pants before leaving the house.
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She hung her clean pants on the clothesline.
Synonym:
underpantsknickersbriefsdrawers

Verb

1.

to breathe with short, quick breaths; to gasp

Example:
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The dog was panting after its long run.
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He arrived at the top of the stairs, panting heavily.
Synonym:
gasppuffwheezebreathe heavily
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