pant | ||
1. | [ verb ] breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted | |
Synonyms: | gasp heave puff | |
Examples: | "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily" |
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Related terms: | blow gasp panting huffing | |
2. | [ verb ] utter while panting, as if out of breath | |
Related terms: | utter gasp | |
3. | [ noun ] the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine) | |
Related terms: | noise | |
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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Related terms: | inhalation | |
Similar spelling: |
panty panto paint pantie Paneto pained Panetta |