Pronunciation: /brɛθ/
noun the air taken into or expelled from the lungs
A1 I take a deep breath before speaking in public.
A2 She felt a cold breath on the back of her neck.
B1 The doctor listened to her breath with a stethoscope.
B2 The mountain air was so fresh, it felt like a breath of life.
C1 The singer's breath control was impeccable during the performance.
C2 The diver held his breath as he descended into the depths of the ocean.
verb to take air into the lungs and then expel it
A1 She breathes deeply to calm herself down.
A2 I can't breathe underwater without a scuba tank.
B1 The doctor instructed the patient to breathe slowly and steadily.
B2 After running the marathon, he struggled to catch his breath.
C1 The yoga instructor taught the class how to breathe mindfully.
C2 The singer took a deep breath before hitting the high note.
formal She took a deep breath before delivering her speech.
informal I need to catch my breath after running up all those stairs.
slang I can't believe he has the breath to talk to me after what he did.
figurative The breathtaking view from the top of the mountain left me speechless.
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