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pant

pant

 
 
pronunciation:
paent
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: pants, panting, panted
definition 1: to breathe in quick, short breaths; gasp.
The runners were panting at the end of the race.
synonyms:
gasp, huff, puff
similar words:
wheeze
definition 2: to speak in a gasping way.
He panted a hello as he ran past us.
synonyms:
gasp
similar words:
wheeze
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part of speech: noun
definition: a short, rapid breath; gasp.
After a few more pants, she caught her breath.
synonyms:
gasp
similar words:
breath, puff, wheeze
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derivation: pantingly (adv.)
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