pant is the dictionary form of PANTES Definition of pant
1
[ verb ] breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

Synonyms

gasp heave puff

Examples

"The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"

2
[ verb ] utter while panting, as if out of breath
3
[ noun ] the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)
4
[ noun ] a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

Synonyms

gasp

Examples

"she gave a gasp and fainted"

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