Breath: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จ
breath
[ brษฮธ ]
taking in air
The process of taking air into the lungs and then expelling it, especially as a regular physiological process.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She took a deep breath before jumping into the cold water.
- His breath was visible in the cold winter air.
a slight breeze
A slight movement of air, especially a light current indoors.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gentle breath of wind rustled the leaves.
- There was a breath of fresh air in the stuffy room.
Translations
Translations of the word "breath" in other languages:
๐ต๐น respiraรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Atem
๐ฎ๐ฉ napas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะดะธั
๐ต๐ฑ oddech
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท souffle
๐ช๐ธ aliento
๐น๐ท nefes
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ dech
๐ธ๐ฐ dych
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅธ (hลซxฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ dih
๐ฎ๐ธ andardrรกttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษfษs
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.