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English to English noun
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the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing |  | Example: he took a deep breath and dived into the pool
he was fighting to his last breath
source: wordnet30
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the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration | | Example: his sour breath offended her
source: wordnet30
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a short respite | | source: wordnet30
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an indirect suggestion | | Example: not a breath of scandal ever touched her
source: wordnet30
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a slight movement of the air | | Example: there wasn't a breath of air in the room
source: wordnet30
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The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, etc. | | source: webster1913
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