Definition of breat
1. breath [ n ] the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
Examples:
"he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"
"he was fighting to his last breath"
(Chicago Daily Tribune...)
But barring a miracle , and do n't hold your breath for it , Chicago will not see the Leningrad-Kirov_Ballet , which stems from the ballet cradle of the Maryinsky and is one of the great companies of the world .
(Tristram Coffin, Not to the Swift....)
He thought how this dainty , fragile older woman threading her way through the streets of Westminster on a day in June , enjoying the flowers in the shops , the greetings from old friends , but never really drawing a deep , passionate breath , was so like himself .
(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)
Beth was very still and her breath came in small jerking gasps .
(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)
Watson paused for breath .
Watson snatched a deep breath .
Synonyms breath Related Terms bodily_process inhalation exhalation2. breath [ n ] the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
Examples:
"his sour breath offended her"
(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)
The man wheezed weakly , his fetid breath beating softly against Watson 's neck .
(Arthur Miller, "The Prophecy," in The Best...)
He looked at her out of himself , she thought , as he did only for an instant at_a_time , the look which always surprised her even now when his uncombable hair was yellowing a_little and his breath came hard through his nicotine choked lungs , the look of the gaunt youth she had suddenly found herself staring at in the Tate_Gallery on a Thursday once .
(Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)
And once Bake slipped in , pale and drawn , last night 's liquor still on his breath with some of today 's added to_it .
(Richard Ferber, Bitter Valley....)
He was shaking with anger , his breath coming in long , painful gasps .
Synonyms breath Related Terms air halitus halitosis3. breath [ n ] a short respite
Synonyms breathing_space breath breathing_spell breathing_place breathing_time breather Related Terms respite rest4. breath [ n ] an indirect suggestion
Examples:
"not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
(Norman Kent, "The Watercolor Art of Roy M. Mason"...)
Living with his watercolors is a vicarious experience of seeing nature distilled through the eyes of a sensitive interpretor , a breath and breadth of the outdoor world to help man honor the Creator of it all .
Synonyms hint breath intimation Related Terms suggestion suggest5. breath [ v ] absorb air and reach optimal flavor, of wine
Examples:
"This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours"
6. breath [ n ] a slight movement of the air
Examples:
"there wasn't a breath of air in the room"
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