Definition of 'breath'

Noun

1. 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"
2. the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her"
3. a short respite
      Synonyms: breather breathing place breathing space breathing spell breathing time
4. an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
      Synonyms: hint intimation
5. a slight movement of the air; "there wasn't a breath of air in the room"

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