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breath
noun
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
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bɹɛθ
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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
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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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