breath

noun

(uncountable) The act or process of breathing.

(countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.

(uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.

(countable) A rest or pause.

A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense.

(obsolete) Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.

(obsolete) Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.

verb

Misspelling of breathe. [(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.]

adjective

(phonetics, of a consonant or vowel) voiceless, surd; contrasting with voice (breath sounds, voice sounds)

Synonyms for breath

suspirationn exhalationn respirationn inhalationn whiffet whiffn wheezen inhalatorn sighn prana

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