Breath (Noun)
Meaning 1
A short respite.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- She covered her mouth to hide her bad breath after eating garlic for lunch.
- The doctor asked the patient to take a deep breath and hold it for a few seconds.
- His sour breath offended her and she politely excused herself from the conversation.
- The smell of fresh mint improved her breath and gave her confidence to speak in public.
- After running a marathon, he was panting heavily and struggling to catch his breath.
Hyponyms
Meaning 3
A slight movement of the air; "there wasn't a breath of air in the room".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She took a deep breath before speaking in front of the large audience.
- The doctor listened carefully to the patient's breath to diagnose the illness.
- After running the marathon, he was gasping for breath and needed to sit down.
- The scuba diver had to conserve her breath while exploring the underwater cave.
- The old man's last breath was a peaceful one, surrounded by his loving family.
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 5
An indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.