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breath
noun
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- B
- Ends with
- H
- Contains
- REAT
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
bɹɛθ
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
“he took a deep breath and dived into the pool”
noun
an indirect suggestion
“not a breath of scandal ever touched her”
noun
a slight movement of the air
“there wasn't a breath of air in the room”
noun
the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
“his sour breath offended her”
noun
a short respite
In context
Example Sentences
he took a deep breath and dived into the pool
he was fighting to his last breath
not a breath of scandal ever touched her
there wasn't a breath of air in the room
his sour breath offended her
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