pant

//pænt//
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Verb

pantInfinitive
pantPresent tense
pantedPast tense
pantedPast participle
pantingPresent participle
pantsThird-person singular
1

To breathe rapidly and heavily, especially after physical exertion or in hot conditions

The dog was panting after running in the park.

2

To long for or desire something eagerly

She was panting for a chance to prove herself.

Noun

pantSingular
pantsPlural
1

A short, quick breath; a gasp

He finished the race with a pant.