breath

[Breath]

Breath is the process of taking air in and out of your lungs. It’s also the air you inhale and exhale, or a slight movement of air, like a breeze.

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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.

Noun
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath"

Noun
an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"

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a slight movement of the air; "there wasn''t a breath of air in the room"

Noun
the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her"

Noun
a short respite

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n.
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.

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

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The power of respiration, and hence, life.

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Time to breathe; respite; pause.

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

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Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life.

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A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle.

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A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion.

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Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.

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Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.

Breath

Breath , n. [OE. breth, breeth, AS. br odor, scent, breath; cf. OHG. br'bedam steam, vapor, breath, G. brodem, and possibly E. Brawn, and Breed.] 1. 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.

Melted as breath into the wind.

2. The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath. 3. The power of respiration, and hence, life. Hood.

Thou takest away their breath, they die.

4. Time to breathe; respite; pause.

Give me some breath, some little pause.

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

He smiles and he frowns in a breath.

6. Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life.

The earthquake voice of victory, To thee the breath of life.

7. A single word; the slightest effort; a triffle.

A breath can make them, as a breath has made.

8. A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion.

Calm and unruffled as a summer's sea, when not a breath of wind flies o'er its surface.

9. Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume. Tennison.

The breath of flowers.

10. Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.

An after dinner's breath.

Out of breath, breathless, exhausted; breathing with difficulty. -- Under one's breath, in low tones.

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.

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Usage Examples

Best of all is it to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song.

All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you. Life itself is truth, and this will never change. Everything in heaven and earth breathes. Breath is the thread that ties creation together.

In the inhalation and exhalation there is an energy and a lively divine spirit, since He, through his spirit supports the breath of life, giving courage to the people who are in the earth and spirit to those who walk on it.

I balanced all, brought all to mind, the years to come seemed waste of breath, a waste of breath the years behind, in balance with this life, this death.

If your faith is opposed to experience, to human learning and investigation, it is not worth the breath used in giving it expression.

Fear is excitement without breath.

Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

His imagination conceived and bore - worlds but nothing in these worlds became alive until he discovered its true and living name. The name was the breath of life and, sooner or later, he invariably found it.

I have so much chaos in my life, it's become normal. You become used to it. You have to just relax, calm down, take a deep breath and try to see how you can make things work rather than complain about how they're wrong.

I remember a hundred lovely lakes, and recall the fragrant breath of pine and fir and cedar and poplar trees. The trail has strung upon it, as upon a thread of silk, opalescent dawns and saffron sunsets.

Find patience in the breath of life.

I don't want to be pigeonholed into doing just romantic comedies. But they're fun, and especially for women, it's nice to go to see them and enjoy that breath of fresh air.

I wouldn't treat a romantic scene any differently than any other scene. I would really say the biggest preparation was chewing gum and breath mints! For a kissing scene, it's all about the breath mints!

As virtuous men pass mildly away, and whisper to their souls to go, whilst some of their sad friends do say, the breath goes now, and some say no.