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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In the same breath, the vice president lamented that the president’s power has been limited.

From Salon

I don't feel myself, I can't do anything and it is not normal for me to be out of breath all of the time'.

From BBC

She put on lip gloss midway, popped a breath mint, offered me one too.

From Los Angeles Times

“And this will be one of the things that I’m most proud of when I draw my last breath.”

From MarketWatch

“OK, time to relax,” I thought, taking a deep breath and audibly sighing out the day.

From Los Angeles Times