Breath (novel)
WordNet
noun
(1) The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
"He took a deep breath and dived into the pool"
"He was fighting to his last breath"
(2) An indirect suggestion
"Not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
(3) A slight movement of the air
"There wasn't a breath of air in the room"
(4) The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
"His sour breath offended her"
(5) A short respite
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Etymology
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Noun
- The act or process of breathing.
- I could hear the breath of the runner behind me.
- The child's breath came quickly and unevenly.
- A single act of breathing in or out.
- I took a deep breath and started the test.
- Air expelled from the lungs.
- I could feel the runner's breath on my shoulder.
- A rest or pause.
- Let's stop for a breath when we get to the top of the hill.