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Meaning of Pant
The primary meaning of the word "pant" is to breathe rapidly and heavily, often due to exertion or exhaustion.
Definitions
- To breathe rapidly and heavily, typically because of exertion, excitement, or fatigue
- To utter or produce words with difficulty, as if out of breath
- A verb meaning to breathe with short, quick gasps, often due to physical exertion or strong emotions
Etymology of Pant
The word "pant" originated from the Old French word "pantier" or "pantir," which is derived from the Latin word "pantem" or "pantis," meaning "to gasp" or "to breathe"
Historically, the word "pant" has been used to describe the act of breathing heavily or rapidly, often in relation to physical activity or strong emotions
Example Uses
- After running up the stairs, she began to pant and had to catch her breath
- The dog started to pant in the hot summer sun
- He was panting with excitement as he opened his birthday presents
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
breathe easily
relax
calm down
unwind
compose oneself
collect oneself
regain composure
breathe normally
inhale slowly
exhale slowly
hold one's breath
restrain oneself
calm oneself
soothe oneself
tranquilize oneself
steady oneself
quiet down
settle down
wind down