breath

[breth] / brɛθ /

NOUN

respiration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathing gasp

STRONG

animation eupnea exhalation expiration gulp inhalation inspiration insufflation pant wheeze

NOUN

wind or something in the air

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sigh smell whiff

STRONG

aroma flatus flutter gust odor puff vapor waft zephyr

WEAK

faint breeze

NOUN

respite, break

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breather

STRONG

blow instant moment pause rest second ten

WEAK

breathing space

NOUN

hint, suggestion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

whiff

STRONG

dash murmur shade streak suspicion touch trace undertone whisper

WEAK

soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

information

Example Sentences

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That deep, deep breath before every deep, deep home run is a way to stay centered.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

"If my family don't force me to get married, I will wait. I will resist it until my very last breath."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Maybe that’s the reason why people from a variety of cities, states and countries want to take a breath.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

"I think he has been a breath of fresh air," he said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

I glanced at the window and caught my breath.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom