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Meaning of pant
to breathe rapidly and heavily, typically because of exertion or excitement
Etymology of pant
The word "pant" has its roots in Old French "pantier" or "pantir", which is derived from the Latin "pantem" or "pantis", the accusative form of "pans", meaning "breath"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe rapid and heavy breathing, often as a result of physical exertion or strong emotions
Synonyms
Definitions
- to breathe rapidly and heavily, typically because of exertion or excitement
- * to utter or produce a sound characteristic of someone who is breathing rapidly and heavily
- * a sound characteristic of someone who is breathing rapidly and heavily
Usage Examples
- After running up the stairs, she began to pant and had to sit down to catch her breath
- * The dog started to pant in the hot sun, so we gave it some water to drink
- * The sound of her panting filled the room as she tried to recover from her intense workout