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breath
breath
/ˈbrɛθ/
noun
(
)
The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
(
breath
)
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
He took a deep breath and dived into the pool
he took a deep breath and dived into the pool
He was fighting to his last breath
he was fighting to his last breath
(
)
The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
(
breath
)
the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
His sour breath offended her
his sour breath offended her
(
)
An indirect suggestion
(
intimation
,
breath
,
hint
)
an indirect suggestion
Not a breath of scandal ever touched her
not a breath of scandal ever touched her
(
)
A short respite
(
breather
[Informal]
,
breathing place
,
breathing spell
,
breath
,
breathing space
,
breathing time
)
a short respite
A slight movement of the air
(
breath
)
a slight movement of the air
There wasn't a breath of air in the room
there wasn't a breath of air in the room
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