Breath

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
  • n. The act or process of breathing; respiration.
  • n. The capacity to breathe, especially in a natural and unlabored manner: shortness of breath.
  • n. Spirit or vitality; life.
  • n. A single respiration: a deep breath.
  • n. Exhaled air, as evidenced by vapor, odor, or heat.
  • n. A momentary pause or rest.
  • n. A momentary stirring of air.
  • n. A slight gust of fragrant air.
  • n. A trace or suggestion: a breath of scandal.
  • n. A softly spoken sound; a whisper.
  • n. Linguistics Exhalation of air without vibration of the vocal cords, as in the articulation of p and s.
  • idiom. one At or almost at the same time.
  • idiom. out of breath Breathing with difficulty, as from exertion; gasping.
  • idiom. under (one's) breath In a muted voice or whisper.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. The act or process of breathing.
  • n. A single act of breathing in or out.
  • n. Air expelled from the lungs.
  • n. A rest or pause.
  • n. a small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, etc.
  • n. The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely.
  • n. The power of respiration, and hence, life.
  • n. Time to breathe; respite; pause.
  • n. A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant.
  • n. Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life.
  • n. A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle.
  • n. A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion.
  • n. Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.
  • n. Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Vapor; steam; exhalation.
  • n. The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
  • n. Ability to breathe; life as dependent on respiration.
  • n. The state or power of breathing freely: as, to be out of breath; to be in breath.
  • n. A single act of breathing; a respiration: as, he swears at every breath; to draw a full breath.
  • n. Hence The time of a single respiration; a single act; an instant.
  • n. Respite; pause; time to breathe.
  • n. A gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.
  • n. A respiratory movement, as of free air; a blowing.
  • n. Spoken words; speech.
  • n. A mere word; a trivial circumstance; a thing without substance; a trifle.
  • n. An odorous exhalation.
  • n. In philology, a breathing; aspiration; aspirate sound.
  • n. Opinion; sentiments: as, I would fain hear his breath on this matter.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
  • n. a slight movement of the air
  • n. an indirect suggestion
  • n. a short respite
  • n. the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
  • Verb Form
    breaths   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    gentle wind    breeze    air    zephyr    proffer    suggestion    proposition    rest period    respite    rest   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    respite    pause    instant    trifle    fragrance    exhalation    odor    perfume   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Beth    Death    Macbeth    Marybeth    Seth    beth    breth    death    heth    meth   
    Unknown
    Voices   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    breathe    voice    sigh    air    sound    smell    cry    smile    touch    tear