Breath

Word BREATH
Character 6
Hyphenation breath
Pronunciations /bɹɛθ/

Definitions and meanings of "Breath"

What do we mean by breath?

The act or process of breathing; respiration. noun

A single act of breathing. noun

The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration. noun

Air that is exhaled, as evidenced by vapor or odor. noun

The capacity to breathe, especially in a natural and unlabored manner. noun

Spirit or vitality. noun

A momentary pause or rest. noun

A momentary stirring of air. noun

A softly spoken sound; a whisper. noun

Exhalation of air without vibration of the vocal cords, as in the articulation of p and s. noun

(one/the same) At or almost at the same time. idiom

(out of breath) Breathing with difficulty, as from exertion; gasping. idiom

(under (one's) breath) In a muted voice or whisper. idiom

Vapor; steam; exhalation. noun

The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration. noun

Ability to breathe; life as dependent on respiration. noun

The state or power of breathing freely: as, to be out of breath; to be in breath. noun

A single act of breathing; a respiration: as, he swears at every breath; to draw a full breath. noun

The act or process of breathing.

A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.

Air expelled from the lungs.

A rest or pause.

A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense.

Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.

Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Breath

The word "breath" in example sentences

Let me tell you such men don't waste one breath in mentioning anything that does not mean a big interest per cent, _not one breath_. ❋ Mary E. Waller (N/A)

"Yet your gay laughter, Messire de Puysange, is after all but breath: and _breath_ also" -- the bishop's sharp eyes fixed Perion's -- "has a hackneyed rhyme." ❋ James Branch Cabell (1918)

This waste comes from exhaling more breath (more motive power) than the tone requires, and _breath that does not become tone is wasted_. ❋ Thomas Fillebrown (1872)

* must retain self .... will not have a spaz attack ... breath breath* ❋ W1zzard (2010)

III. xiii.77 (204,9) Tell him, from his all-obeying breath I hear/The doom of Aegypt] _Doom_ is declared rather by an _all-commanding_, than an _all-obeying breath_. ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

She told me that the germs (virii?) drop when your breath is a foot from your face. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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