noun

breath

breath

Take a deep breath.

Take a deep breath.

He was out of breath after running.

He was out of breath after running.

I could see my breath in the cold air.

I could see my breath in the cold air.

((noun)) the air you take in or let out Take a deep breath.

out of ((noun)) unable to breathe normally He was out of breath.

Synonyms: respiration, exhalation, inhalation

From Old English 'bræð' meaning 'odour, scent, breath'.

Note the difference: 'breath' (noun, rhymes with 'death') and 'breathe' (verb, rhymes with 'seethe').

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