pant

The word “pant” has 1 syllable: pant

It's pronounced as /pænt/

What is synonym and antonym for pant?

In the thesaurus, “pant” has 41 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pant along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for pant

Antonyms for pant

abjure
despise
dislike
hate
hide
not want
secret

Meanings of pant

noun
1. A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp.
2. Eager longing.
3. A violent palpitation of the heart.
4. A pair of pants (trousers or underpants).
5. (used attributively as a modifier) Of or relating to pants.
6. (Scotland and northeast England) Any public drinking fountain.
verb
1. To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.
2. To long eagerly; to desire earnestly.
3. To long for (something); to be eager for (something).
4. Of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence or rapidity; to palpitate.
5. To sigh; to flutter; to languish.
6. To heave, as the breast.
7. To bulge and shrink successively, of iron hulls, etc.

Example Sentences

After running the marathon, I had to pant to catch my breath.
The dog began to pant heavily after playing in the hot sun.
She tried to suppress the urge to pant as she climbed the steep hill.
The athlete could feel the adrenaline rush as he continued to pant during the final lap.
When he finally reached the top, he stopped to pant and enjoy the view.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pant, such as: abjure, ache, aim, asphyxiate, aspire, be out of breath, blow.

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