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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology) the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing | |
| Examples: | "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool" "he was fighting to his last breath" |
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| Related terms: | bodily_process inhalation exhalation | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration | |
| Examples: | "his sour breath offended her" |
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| Related terms: | air halitus halitosis | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a short respite | |
| Synonyms: | breathing_space breathing_place breathing_spell breathing_time breather | |
| Related terms: | respite rest | |
| 4. | [ noun ] an indirect suggestion | |
| Synonyms: | hint intimation | |
| Examples: | "not a breath of scandal ever touched her" |
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| Related terms: | suggestion suggest | |
| 5. | [ verb ] (chemistry) absorb air and reach optimal flavor, of wine | |
| Examples: | "This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours" |
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| Related terms: | oxidize | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (meteorology) a slight movement of the air | |
| Examples: | "there wasn't a breath of air in the room" |
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| Related terms: | breeze | |
| Similar spelling: |
breathe brat breadth Breth Bradt Bratt broth Brith bratty Brideau Bret brit Brad brut britt Bride Brett Broad Breit breed Brede Breda Brode bread Braud Brodt Brott bruit braid Brady Brite brute Braddy Broady |
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