Breath word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "breath" word

[noun] 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"
[noun] an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
[noun] a slight movement of the air; "there wasn't a breath of air in the room"
[noun] the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her"
[noun] a short respite
[verb] absorb air and reach optimal flavor, of wine; "This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours"

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\Breath\ (br[e^]th), n. [OE. breth, breeth, AS. br[=ae][eth] odor, scent, breath; cf. OHG. br[=a]dam steam, vapor, breath, G. brodem, and possibly E. {Brawn}, and {Breed}.] 1. 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. Melted as breath into the wind. --Shak. 2. The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath. 3. The power of respiration, and hence, life. --Hood. Thou takest away their breath, they die. --Ps. civ. 29. 4. Time to breathe; respite; pause. Give me some breath, some little pause. --Shak. 5. A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant. He smiles and he frowns in a breath. --Dryden. 6. Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life. The earthquake voice of victory, To thee the breath of life. --Byron. 7. A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle. A breath can make them, as a breath has made. --Goldsmith. 8. A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion. Calm and unruffled as a summer's sea, when not a breath of wind flies o'er its surface. --Addison. 9. Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume. --Tennison. The breath of flowers. --Bacon. 10. Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration. An after dinner's breath. --Shak. {Out of breath}, breathless, exhausted; breathing with difficulty. {Under one's breath}, in low tones.

Synonyms for breath

breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time, hint, intimation

Related terms: amaze, anima, artificial respiration, astonish, bit, capful of wind, cloud, coffee break, contact, exsufflation, firedamp, flatus, heartblood, indication, inhalator, insufflation, intermission, jiffy, letup, lick, living force, millisecond, puff of smoke, respite, savor, shade, spark of life, surcease, ten, twink

The fun area, different aproach to word »breath«

Let's analyse "breath" as pure text. This string has Six letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: HTAERB. Average typing speed for these characters is 1635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... .-. . .- - ....

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: breath: 5 + 1 = 6, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: breath: 2 + 9 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 8 = 27, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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