pant

Meanings

• Verb

  Breathing heavily, often in short gasps, as after strenuous exercise.

  - "After running a marathon, athletes often pant heavily."
  - "The dog panted in the hot sun."

• Verb

  To make a short, sharp, explosive sound.

  - "The fireworks went off with a loud pant."
  - "The engine made a strange panting noise."

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Pronunciation

1. /pænt/
   
   
   
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2. /pænt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gasp , crave , desire , long , pine , crave , desire , long , pine , palpitate , pound , throb

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pant
rants , mants , chants

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Variants

List of all variants of pant that leads to same result
pant , panted , panting , pants , pant- , panto- , with her pants down , with his pants down , with its pants down , with my pants down , with one's pants down , with our pants down , with their pants down , with your pants down , pant for breath , pant suits , pants suit , pantsuit , yoga pant , yoga pants

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Etymology

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Old English 'pantan' meaning 'to breathe heavily'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'pant' is also used in the world of horses to describe their breathing after exercise.

2. In music, a 'pant' is a short, sharp note played on a wind instrument.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hyperventilation: A condition characterized by over-breathing, which can lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, and other symptoms. 'Panting' is a common symptom of hyperventilation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'pant' is often used to describe the heavy breathing of characters in emotional or physically demanding situations. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is eager or anxious.

How to Memorize "pant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself running a race and feeling the need to breathe heavily. This is what it means to 'pant'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pant' with heavy breathing or exhaustion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Panting Puppy' to remember the meaning of 'pant' as heavy breathing.

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