Difference between Gasp and Pant

What is the difference between Gasp and Pant?

Gasp as a verb is to draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock. while Pant as a verb is to breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

Gasp

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock. To breathe laboriously or convulsively. To speak in a breathless manner

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A short, sudden intake of breath. A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).

Pant

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp.A violent palpitation of the heart.A pair of pants , but see usage note below.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.To long for (something); to be eager for (something).To long eagerly; to desire earnestly.Of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence or rapidity; to palpitate.To sigh; to flutter; to languish.

We hope you now know whether to use Gasp or Pant in your sentence.

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