Breath: meaning, definitions and examples

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breath

 

[ brษ›ฮธ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

taking in air

The process of taking air into the lungs and then expelling it, especially as a regular physiological process.

Synonyms

exhale, inhale, respiration

Examples of usage

  • She took a deep breath before jumping into the cold water.
  • His breath was visible in the cold winter air.
Context #2 | Noun

a slight breeze

A slight movement of air, especially a light current indoors.

Synonyms

breeze, draft, gust

Examples of usage

  • The gentle breath of wind rustled the leaves.
  • There was a breath of fresh air in the stuffy room.
Context #3 | Verb

to take air into the lungs and then expel it

To draw air into the lungs, and then expel it; to inhale and exhale.

Synonyms

exhale, inhale, respire

Examples of usage

  • He paused to breath deeply after running up the stairs.
  • She could see her breath as she exhaled in the cold.

Translations

Translations of the word "breath" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น respiraรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Atem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ napas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะธั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oddech

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏ (ใ„ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souffle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aliento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nefes

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŽููŽุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dech

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dych

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ผๅธ (hลซxฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dih

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andardrรกttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒœแƒ—แƒฅแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™fษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aliento

Etymology

The word 'breath' originated from the Old English word 'brรฆรฐ' meaning 'scent, odor, exhalation, vapor'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the action of taking in and expelling air. The concept of breath has been associated with life, vitality, and spirituality in various cultures and religions throughout history.

See also: breathability, breathable, breathe, breathing, breathtaking, breathwork.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,397, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.