pant
word
Definition
To breathe quickly and heavily, usually because of being hot, tired, or excited.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for people or animals after exercise, in hot weather, or feeling nervous. Not to be confused with 'pant' (trousers) in British English—here, it's only the verb for heavy breathing.
Spanish: jadearPortuguese (BR): ofegarPortuguese (PT): arfarChinese (Simplified): 喘气Chinese (Traditional): 喘氣Hindi: हांफनाArabic: يلهثBengali: হাঁফানো - দ্রুত নিঃশ্বাস নেওয়াRussian: тяжело дышать - задыхатьсяJapanese: あえぐ - 息を切らすVietnamese: thở hổn hểnKorean: 헐떡이다Turkish: nefes nefese kalmakUrdu: ہانپناIndonesian: terengah-engah
Example Sentences
After running up the hill, I started to pant.
basic
The dog was panting in the heat.
basic
She could hear him panting after the race.
basic
“Stop a minute, let me pant and catch my breath,” she said after jogging.
natural
He climbed the stairs and arrived at the top, panting and smiling.
natural
The puppies panted excitedly as they played in the yard.
natural