breath

Speech parts

1. breath - Noun

2. breath - Adjective

3. breath - Verb

Meaning

The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, etc.

The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath.

The power of respiration, and hence, life.

Time to breathe; respite; pause.

A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant.

Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life.

A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle.

A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion.

Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.

Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

life air intimation vapor breathing hint respiration inhalation expiration breeze puff gust exhalation sigh breather
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Antonyms

gale death energy length guzzle lot
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Hypernyms

zephyr air rest activity relief suggestion

Hyponyms

inspiration intake inhalation aspiration expiration exhalation

Phrases with the word

in the same breath out of breath breath taking save one's breath draw one's last breath with bated breath

Anagrams

bather bertha

Examples

God is Breath, for the breath of the wind is shared by all, goes everywhere; nothing shuts it in, nothing holds it prisoner. Maximus the Confessor

I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath. Aesop

Expect temptation to your last breath. Anthony the Great

Who is brave enough to tell the lion that his breath smells? Berber Proverb

You must have crossed the river before you may tell the crocodile he has bad breath. Chinese Proverb

The breath of others always stinks. Lithuanian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

breastwork of sods breastwork of stone breasty breath and britches breath check breath cycle