panting
ˈpæntɪŋ
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Noun

1.
exerciseheavy breathing after physical activity
  • After the race, his panting was loud and clear.
breathing gasping wheezing
2.
emotioneager longing or desire
  • Her panting for adventure was evident in her eyes.
craving desire yearning

Adjective

1.
heavy breathingbreathing heavily due to exertion or heat
  • The panting dog lay in the shade.
breathless gasping wheezing
2.
emotionshowing signs of eager anticipation or excitement
  • She was panting with excitement at the news.
eager enthusiastic excited
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showing eager anticipation
The children were panting with excitement as they waited for the show to start.
show eagerness or enthusiasm
The children were panting with excitement as they waited for the show to start.

Origin of panting

Latin, pantare (to breathe heavily)

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breathing
puffing or panting heavily

Examples of panting in a sentence

  • Her panting was evident after the intense workout.
  • His panting for success drove him to work tirelessly.
  • The panting for freedom was palpable among the captives.
  • The runner was panting after the marathon.
  • She was panting in the summer heat.
  • The panting fans waited eagerly for the concert to start.

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  1. French:halètement, haletant, ...
  2. German:Keuchen, hechelnd, ...
  3. Italian:respiro affannoso, ansimante, ...
  4. Spanish:jadeo, jadeante, ...
  5. Portuguese:ofegação, ofegante, ...
  6. Chinese:喘息, 气喘吁吁的, ...
  7. Japanese:喘ぎ, 息を切らした, ...
  8. Arabic:لهاث, لاهِث, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְנַשְּׁפוּת, מִתְנַשֵּׁף, ...
  10. Russian:тяжёлое дыхание, запыхавшийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:важке дихання, задиханий, ...
  12. Hindi:हाँफ, हांफता, ...
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Definition of pant - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
breathingbreathe quickly after exertion or excitement
  • He began to pant after the long run.
gasp huff
2.
emotionDatedlong eagerly or desire earnestlyDated
  • She panted for a chance to travel.
crave yearn

Noun

1.
respirationUKquick heavy breathing or the sound it makesUK
  • After running, his pant was loud and fast.
gasp huff puff
2.
emotionDatedeager longing or desireDated
  • His pant for adventure was evident.
longing yearning
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breathe quickly and loudly after hard activity
He began to puff and pant after running up the hill.
one of the two parts of pants that cover each leg
He tore his pant leg on a sharp nail.
make a series of hoots and pants
The chimpanzees began to pant-hoot loudly in the forest.

Origin of pant

Old French, pantaisier (gasp)

Examples of pant in a sentence

  • The dog began to pant in the hot sun.
  • He panted for recognition in his field.
  • The students panted for the end of the semester.
  • A pant escaped him when he saw the surprise.
  • She heard a pant behind the closed door.
  • Her pant for knowledge drove her to study.

View all translations of pant

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  1. French:haleter, halètement, ...
  2. German:keuchen, Hecheln, ...
  3. Italian:ansimare, respiro affannoso, ...
  4. Spanish:jadear, jadeo, ...
  5. Portuguese:ofegar, ofego, ...
  6. Chinese:喘气, 欲望, ...
  7. Japanese:息を切らす, 息切れ, ...
  8. Arabic:لهث, لُهاث, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְנַשֵּׁף, הִתְנַשְּׁפוּת, ...
  10. Russian:запыхаться, заглотное дыхание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:задихатися, задишка, ...
  12. Hindi:हाँफना, हांफना, ...
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