| NOUN | act | breath | the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing |
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| substance | breath | the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration | |
| time | breath, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time | a short respite | |
| communication | breath, hint, intimation | an indirect suggestion | |
| phenomenon | breath | a slight movement of the air |
| Sounds | breh'th | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | beth ... Wyeth: 11 rhymes with ehth... | |
| Meaning | The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing. | |
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| Narrower | exhalation, expiration, breathing out | The act of expelling air from the lungs |
| inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, intake, breathing in | The act of inhaling | |
| Broader | bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity | An organic process that takes place in the body |
| Spanish | respiración | |
| Catalan | respiració | |
| Meaning | The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration. | |
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| Example | "his sour breath offended her" | |
| Narrower | halitus, exhalation | exhaled breath |
| Broader | air | A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing |
| Spanish | aliento, respiración | |
| Catalan | alè, respiració | |
| Meaning | A short respite. | |
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| Synonyms | breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time | |
| Broader | respite, rest, relief, rest period | A pause for relaxation |
| Spanish | respirador, respiro | |
| Catalan | respirador, respir | |
| Meaning | An indirect suggestion. | |
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| Example | "not a breath of scandal ever touched her" | |
| Synonyms | hint, intimation | |
| Broader | suggestion, proposition, proffer | A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection |
| Spanish | indirecta, insinuación, soplo | |
| Catalan | insinuació | |
| Meaning | A slight movement of the air. | |
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| Example | "there wasn't a breath of air in the room" | |
| Broader | breeze, zephyr, gentle wind, air | A slight wind (usually refreshing) |
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