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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

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.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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