pant
Pronunciation: [pænt]
Word
Context: “physical action”
(verb) to breathe quickly and deeply, usually because you are tired or have been running. When someone is panting, they are trying to get enough air into their lungs after doing something active.
Example
After running in the race, she panted as she caught her breath.
Example
He wasn't panting at all after walking slowly to the store.
Example
Why do you think the dog is panting so much?
Context: “sound or noise”
(noun) the sound made when someone is breathing quickly and heavily. This sound usually happens after exercise or when someone feels excited or scared.
Example
I could hear the pant of the dog as it played outside.
Example
There was no panting sound when the cat was resting peacefully.
Example
What does his panting sound like after a long run?
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