second wind

Speech parts

1. second wind - Noun

2. second wind - Phrase

Meaning

the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion

renewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

new life new lease on life full of energy new lease of life renewed ability surge of energy another glance breathe new life breathing down new breath new lease renewed energy one more look restored energy return of energy

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Antonyms

evisceration eyestrain

Hypernyms

energy push breathing ventilation respiration get-up-and-go

Examples

She had dinner and got a second wind to finish painting Source: Internet

the employers, initially taken by surprise at the pace of developments, regained their second wind Source: Internet

Despite a slowdown in new death and infection rates the government has extended an economically crippling lockdown until "at least" mid-April over fears of a second wind. Source: Internet

A yellow weather warning for wind is in place for Edinburgh and the Lothians from 12pm to 23.59pm on Saturday 8 February, with a second wind warning in place from 12am to 23.59pm on Sunday 9 February. Source: Internet

Cavanough, Maurice, “The Melbourne Cup”, Jack Pollard P/L, North Sydney, 1976 Phar Lap winning the Melbourne Cup Race from Second Wind and Shadow King on 5 November 1930. Source: Internet

Now 13 years into his run, Carey can stand alone as a true showbiz icon, including succeeding in a rare field of game show hosting during his second wind. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

second wind

Close letter words and terms

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