Breath

/brɛθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs.

After running the marathon, she took a deep breath to regain her composure.

A single cycle of inhalation and exhalation.

He felt a sense of relief with each calming breath he took.

The ability to breathe or the act of breathing.

The doctor checked his breath to ensure there were no issues with his lungs.

A pause or break in speech or action.

He paused to catch his breath before continuing his speech.

A brief moment or interval.

Take a breath and think about your next words carefully.

Old English 'bræð', related to the German 'Atem' and the Dutch 'adem'.

catch one's breath

To pause and take a breath, especially after exertion.

breathe easy

To feel relief or reassurance.

hold your breath

To wait anxiously or with great expectation.

inhale

To take a breath in.

exhale

To breathe out.

respiration

The process of breathing.

Take a breather.

Let's take a breather before we start again.

Breathe easy.

Now that the test is over, you can breathe easy.