breath

/breθ/
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breath

The swimmer takes a deep breath before diving into the pool.

Definition

Noun 1. The air taken into or expelled from the lungs: The air that is inhaled and exhaled during respiration. 2. A single act of breathing in and out: One complete cycle of inhalation and exhalation. 3. A slight movement of air: A very light wind or gentle current of air. 4. A hint or suggestion: An indirect indication or trace of something. 5. A brief pause or respite: A short moment of rest or relief.

Examples of Usage
  • The air from respiration:
    • His breath smelled of coffee.
    • She could see her breath in the cold air.
  • A single act of breathing:
    • Take a deep breath and relax.
    • He held his breath underwater for a minute.
  • A slight movement of air:
    • Not a breath of wind stirred the leaves.
    • A cool breath of air came from the cave.
  • A hint or suggestion:
    • There wasn't a breath of criticism in the review.
    • The story was told without a breath of exaggeration.
  • A brief pause:
    • Let me take a moment to catch my breath.
    • It gives you a breath between tasks.
Advanced Usage
  • "A breath of fresh air": Something new, different, and refreshing.
    • Her innovative ideas were a breath of fresh air for the company.
  • "To save one's breath": To stop talking because it is pointless or will not be heeded.
    • Save your breath; he never listens to advice.
  • "Under one's breath": In a very quiet voice, almost a whisper.
    • He muttered a complaint under his breath.
Variants and Related Words
  • Breathe (verb): To inhale and exhale air.
    • It's hard to breathe at high altitudes.
  • Breathless (adjective): Gasping for breath; also, feeling intense excitement or suspense.
    • She was breathless after running.
    • The audience was breathless with anticipation.
  • Breathy (adjective): (Of a voice or sound) characterized by audible breath.
    • She spoke in a soft, breathy whisper.
Synonyms
  • Respiration: The act of breathing.
  • Puff: A short, quick blast of breath or air.
  • Whiff: A slight trace or scent carried in the air.
  • Hint: A slight or indirect indication.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Compounds
  • Breath test: A test to measure the alcohol content in a person's breath.
    • The police officer administered a breath test.
  • Breathalyzer (trademark): A device for conducting a breath test.
Related Idioms
  • "To take someone's breath away": To astonish or amaze someone.
    • The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
  • "To waste one's breath": To speak without any effect or result.
    • You're wasting your breath trying to convince him.
  • "In the same breath": Almost at the same time, often implying contradiction.
    • He praised her work and, in the same breath, criticized her methods.
  • "The breath of life": Something absolutely essential.
    • Music is the breath of life to her.
breath

The swimmer takes a deep breath before diving into the pool.

Noun
  1. a slight movement of the air
    • there wasn't a breath of air in the room
  2. an indirect suggestion
    • not a breath of scandal ever touched her
  3. a short respite
  4. the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
    • his sour breath offended her
  5. 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

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