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   breath

   /brɛθ/

   noun

   • 1. the air taken into or expelled from the lungs: "I was gasping for breath" Similar windinformal:puff
   • ▪ an inhalation or exhalation of air from the lungs: "she drew in a quick breath" Similar gulp of airinhalationinspirationexhalationexpirationsighpantgaspwheezetechnical:respiration
   • ▪ the power of breathing; life. Similar lifelife forceanimationvital force
   • ▪ a slight movement of air: "the weather was balmy, not a breath of wind" Similar puffwaftslight stirringsighfaint breezeliterary:zephyr
   • ▪ a sign, hint, or suggestion: "he avoided the slightest breath of scandal" Similar hintsuggestiontracetouchwhispersuspicionwhiffundertone

   Word Origin Old Englishbrǣth ‘smell, scent’, of Germanic origin; related to brood.

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   The meaning of BREATH is air filled with a fragrance or odor. How to use breath in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBREATH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BREATH definition: 1. the air that goes into and out of your lungs: 2. to pause or rest for a short time until you…. Learn more.

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   noun. the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration. respiration, especially as necessary to life. life; vitality. Synonyms: force, vigor, animation, spirit. the ability to breathe easily and normally: She stopped to regain her breath. time to breathe; pause or respite: Give him a little breath. a single inhalation or respiration:

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBREATH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Your breath is the air that you let out through your mouth when you breathe. If someone has bad breath, their breath smells unpleasant.

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   Definition of breath noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Breath is the process of taking air in and out of your lungs. It’s also the air you inhale and exhale, or a slight movement of air, like a breeze. Breath comes from the Old English braeth (“scent" or "smell”).

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › breathBREATH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BREATH definition: 1. the air that comes out of your lungs: 2. the act of breathing air into or out of your lungs…. Learn more.