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Definitions

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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There is an intake of breath from the crowd every time he gets the ball at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Nobody I talked to is holding their breath.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Last year, Holy Week was the setting for the Argentine pontiff's final public appearances, during which he appeared frail and short of breath.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Many chart watchers view any RSI reading below 30 as indicating an “oversold” condition, which suggests a bounce could be coming as bears take a break from selling to catch their breath.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Her breath soon melted the ice that caked her clothes, and she began to shake.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.