Pant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun adjective /ˈpant/

Meaning & Definition of Pant

Pant (verb)

  1. to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner
  2. to run panting
  3. to move with or make a throbbing or puffing sound

Pant (noun)

  1. a panting breath
  2. the visible movement of the chest accompanying such a breath
  3. a throbbing or puffing sound

Pant (adjective)

  1. of or relating to pants

Pant (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty

    "the dog was panting heavily after his breakneck run across the field"

    similar: blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, puff, wheeze, be out of breath
    related: choke, gag, gulp, huff, asphyxiate, smother, stifle, strangle, snore, snuffle, exhale, expire

Related Entry: Pant (after) (verb)

Pant (after) is a different word from Pant. The synonyms below are for pant (after), not for pant.

  1. to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

    "teenage gamers panting after the latest video game"

    similar: ache (for), covet, crave, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) (slang), long (for), lust (for or after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for), set one's heart on
    related: spoil (for), adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in), favor, prefer, admire, appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value
    near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, decline, refuse, reject, spurn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pant:

blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, puff, wheeze, be out of breath

Related Words for Pant

choke, gag, gulp, huff, asphyxiate, smother, stifle, strangle, snore, snuffle, exhale, expire

Word Forms of Pant

Inflections: panted, panting, pants

Origin & Etymology of Pant

Middle English, modification of Anglo-French panteiser, from Vulgar Latin *phantasiare to have hallucinations, from Greek phantasioun, from phantasia appearance, imagination fancy

First known use: 14th centuryi

Words & Phrases Containing Pant

pant-, pants, pant for breath, pants suit, yoga pants

Frequently Asked Questions about Pant

What does "Pant" mean?

"Pant" means to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner. As an a verb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner.

What is another word for "Pant"?

Other words for "Pant" include blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, puff, wheeze and be out of breath. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pant"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pant". Common alternatives include blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, puff, wheeze and be out of breath.

How do you use "Pant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pant" in a sentence: "the dog was panting heavily after his breakneck run across the field".

Is "Pant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pant" can be used as a verb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Pant"?

"Pant" is pronounced /ˈpant/.

What is the origin of the word "Pant"?

"Pant" comes from Middle English, modification of Anglo-French panteiser, from Vulgar Latin *phantasiare to have hallucinations, from Greek phantasioun, from phantasia appearance, imagination fancy. First known use: 14th centuryi.

What is another word for "Pant" meaning "to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty"?

When "Pant" (verb) means to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty, synonyms include blow, gasp, heave, hyperventilate, puff and wheeze.