What does panting mean?
Panting means present participle and gerund of pant.
Panting
/ˈpæntɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of pant.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of pant
- The act of one who pants.
Example Sentences
Now here, now there, moved by the straggling wind, / Came ever and anon a breathlike sound, / Quick as the pantings of the faithful dog […]
Synonyms for panting
Antonyms for panting
Related Words
Word Forms
- pantings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for panting?
Common synonyms include heaving, pursy, short-winded, gasping.
What is the opposite of panting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use panting in a sentence?
Now here, now there, moved by the straggling wind, / Came ever and anon a breathlike sound, / Quick as the pantings of the faithful dog […]
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