breath

US /breθ/

UK /breθ/

1.

the air that is taken in and sent out of the lungs

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Take a deep breath and relax.

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Her breath smelled of mint.

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respiration inhalation exhalation gasp pant

2.

a pause or moment of rest

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He stopped for a breath before continuing his speech.

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The silence was so profound, you could almost hear the world hold its breath.

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pause rest break respite moment

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