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pant
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- pronunciation:
- paent
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
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
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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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related words: |
blow |
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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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