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Definitions

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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Tradwives and mommy bloggers are characterized by a cartoonishly slick and sanctimonious femininity; they perform choreographed dances with obedient children, bake sourdough bread, offer prayers and affiliate codes in the same breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“For now, the market holds its breath, hoping for cooler heads to prevail in the Middle East,” writes Navellier Chief Investment Officer Louis Navellier.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

There is an intake of breath from the crowd every time he gets the ball at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Nobody I talked to is holding their breath.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Ragginold let out a slow breath that smelled like the soggy bottom of a pond.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman