Word BREATH: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

breath

🇺🇸 [brɛθ]

Meanings

The act of inhaling or exhaling air, especially the act of breathing. It is often used to refer to the air that is inhaled or exhaled in a single breath.

Examples

• He took a deep breath before speaking in front of the audience.
• The cold air took my breath away.
• She held her breath as the result was announced.

Synonyms

inhalation • exhalation • air

Antonyms

exhale • sigh • pant