breath

/brˈɛθ/

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Noun
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath"
Noun
the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her"
Noun
a short respite
Noun
an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
Noun
a slight movement of the air; "there wasn''t a breath of air in the room"