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pant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pænt/

pant means: To breathe quickly with short breaths, often because you have run or are very hot.

verb

BREATHE QUICKLYB1

To breathe quickly with short breaths, often because you have run or are very hot.

  • The dog was panting in the heat.
  • I panted after running up the stairs.
  • She reached the finish line, panting for breath.

Common phrases: pant for breath, pant heavily, pant after exercise

noun

TROUSER PARTC1

Used before another noun to show that something belongs to or is part of trousers.

  • His pant leg caught on a nail.
  • She found a coin in her pant pocket.
  • The tailor shortened both pant legs.

Similar words: trouser

Common phrases: pant leg, pant pocket, pant waist, pant seam

TROUSERSC2

A pair of trousers or underpants, described as one item, especially in clothing sales.

  • This pant comes in three colors.
  • Our new stretch pant has an elastic waist.
  • The designer paired a tailored pant with a silk shirt.

Similar words: trousers, pants

Common phrases: tailored pant, stretch pant, wide leg pant

Questions about pant

What does pant mean?

To breathe quickly with short breaths, often because you have run or are very hot.

What is pant in other languages?

Türkçe: soluk soluğa kalmak · Español: jadear · Français: haleter · Deutsch: keuchen · Italiano: ansimare · 日本語: 息を切らす

How do you pronounce pant?

It is pronounced /pænt/.

How do you use pant in a sentence?

The dog was panting in the heat. I panted after running up the stairs.

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