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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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Grossomanides, who paid the tariff via shipping firm DHL, says he would like to believe he will get his money back, but has not heard from the company and is not holding his breath.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

They measured how much air the children can push out after a deep breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

Black wants those people who are now feeling the “fire in their bones” at the perceived widespread injustice being inflicted on the most vulnerable Americans to take a deep breath.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

He could feel the Forest holding its breath.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver