Breath - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
he was fighting to his last breath
- an indirect suggestion (syn: hint, intimation)
Extra examples
It's so cold outside that I can see my breath.
My mad dash for the bus left me gasping for breath.
I took a long breath before speaking again.
Leo could smell the wine on her breath.
Let your breath out slowly.
He's got bad breath (=breath that smells unpleasant).
Eric came running into the room, out of breath (=having difficulty breathing because he had just been running).
She was fat and short of breath (=unable to breathe easily, especially because of ill health).
When he reached the top of the stairs, his heart was pounding and he was gasping for breath.
Shaun took a deep breath and dived in.
They did everything they could to avoid the slightest breath of scandal.
How long can you hold your breath under water?
You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath.
...it fair takes your breath away when you find out what properties in London are going for...
Shortness of breath was a common complaint among the patients.
Word forms
singular: breath
plural: breaths
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