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breath
/bɹɛθ/
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What does breath mean?
noun
- The act or process of breathing.
- A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
- Air expelled from the lungs.
More meanings (6)
noun
- A rest or pause.
- A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense.
- (obsolete) Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.
- (obsolete) Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.
adjective
- voiceless, surd; contrasting with voice (breath sounds, voice sounds)
verb
- Misspelling of breathe.
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IPA pronunciation
/bɹɛθ/
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In the pages of books
See this word in context.
He arrived unmolested at the foot of the shaft, and stood still again, biting at his breath, which had almost left him.
I want breath and time to discuss this banquet as it deserves, and am too eager to get on with my story.
More book examples (3)
WHAT a splendid day!” said Anne, drawing a long breath. “Isn’t it good just to be alive on a day like this?
He felt sure he never could draw a safe breath again until that man was dead and he had seen the corpse.
Show them th’ unaching scars which I should hide, As if I had received them for the hire Of their breath only!