breath

[breth] / brɛθ /

NOUN

respiration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathing gasp

STRONG

animation eupnea exhalation expiration gulp inhalation inspiration insufflation pant wheeze

NOUN

wind or something in the air

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sigh smell whiff

STRONG

aroma flatus flutter gust odor puff vapor waft zephyr

WEAK

faint breeze

NOUN

respite, break

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breather

STRONG

blow instant moment pause rest second ten

WEAK

breathing space

NOUN

hint, suggestion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

whiff

STRONG

dash murmur shade streak suspicion touch trace undertone whisper

WEAK

soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

information

Example Sentences

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In Wales at least, Ramsey was often mentioned in the same breath.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Nobody I talked to is holding their breath.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

"May my breath not run out; I will run like a leopard," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Any cultural discussion of that era isn’t complete without mentioning them both in the same breath.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Torak’s new reed cape crackled like dead leaves; even his breath sounded deafening.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver