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English noun: breath | |||
| 1. | breath (act) the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing | ||
| Samples | He took a deep breath and dived into the pool. He was fighting to his last breath. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | aspiration, breathing in, breathing out, exhalation, expiration, inhalation, inspiration, intake | ||
| 2. | breath (substance) the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration | ||
| Samples | His sour breath offended her. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | air | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | exhalation, halitus | ||
| 3. | breath (time) a short respite | ||
| Synonyms | breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | relief, respite, rest, rest period | ||
| 4. | breath (communication) an indirect suggestion | ||
| Samples | Not a breath of scandal ever touched her. | ||
| Synonyms | hint, intimation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | proffer, proposition, suggestion | ||
| 5. | breath (phenomenon) a slight movement of the air | ||
| Samples | There wasn't a breath of air in the room. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | air, breeze, gentle wind, zephyr | ||
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