Second Wind (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Renewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking; "She had dinner and got a second wind to finish painting"; "the employers, initially taken by surprise at the pace of developments, regained their second wind".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

• After a nap, she felt refreshed and was ready to tackle the rest of her project with a second wind.
• The team was lagging behind in the competition, but a pep talk from their coach gave them a second wind to push through to the end.
• The hikers were exhausted, but the breathtaking view from the summit gave them a second wind to complete their descent.
• The researchers initially struggled to find a solution, but a breakthrough discovery gave them a second wind to pursue their theory.
• The entrepreneurs faced numerous setbacks, but a successful pitch to investors gave them a second wind to launch their startup.

Hypernyms

• Get-up-and-go
• Push

Meaning ²

The return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Ventilation
• Respiration
• External Respiration