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breath > 5 senses
NOUN1breathThe process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
2breathThe air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
3breath, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing timeA short respite
4breath, hint, intimationAn indirect suggestion
5breathA slight movement of the air
breath > pronunciation
Soundsbreh'th
Rhymesbeth, daleth, death / Death, and 8 more rhymes in ehth at the HyperDic website...
breath > noun 1, act
MeaningThe 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"
Narrowerexhalation, expiration, breathing out; inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, breathing in
Broaderbodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
breath > noun 2, substance
MeaningThe air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
Examples"his sour breath offended her"
Narrowerhalitus, exhalation
Broaderair
breath > noun 3, time
MeaningA short respite.
Synonymsbreather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time
Broaderrespite, rest, relief, rest period
breath > noun 4, communication
MeaningAn indirect suggestion.
Examples"not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
Synonymshint, intimation
Broadersuggestion, proposition, proffer
breath > noun 5, phenomenon
MeaningA slight movement of the air.
Examples"there wasn't a breath of air in the room"
Broaderbreeze, zephyr, gentle wind, air

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