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breath > 5 senses
NOUN	1	breath	The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
	2	breath	The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
	3	breath, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time	A short respite
	4	breath, hint, intimation	An indirect suggestion
	5	breath	A slight movement of the air

breath > pronunciation
Sounds	breh'th
Rhymes	beth, daleth, death / Death, and 8 more rhymes in ehth...

breath > noun 1, act
Meaning	The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing.
Examples	"he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath"
Broader	bodily process, body process, bodily function, activity
Narrower	exhalation, expiration, breathing out; inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, breathing in

breath > noun 2, substance
Meaning	The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
Examples	"his sour breath offended her"
Broader	air
Narrower	halitus, exhalation

breath > noun 3, time
Meaning	A short respite.
Synonyms	breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time
Broader	respite, rest, relief, rest period

breath > noun 4, communication
Meaning	An indirect suggestion.
Examples	"not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
Synonyms	hint, intimation
Broader	suggestion, proposition, proffer

breath > noun 5, phenomenon
Meaning	A slight movement of the air.
Examples	"there wasn't a breath of air in the room"
Broader	breeze, zephyr, gentle wind, air

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