Pronunciation: /wɪð ˈbeɪtɪd brɛθ/
adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 She waited with bated breath for the results of her exam.
A2 The audience watched the magician's performance with bated breath.
B1 The team listened to the coach's halftime speech with bated breath, hoping for some words of encouragement.
B2 The jury deliberated with bated breath, knowing that their decision would have a significant impact on the outcome of the trial.
C1 The entire nation watched the election results with bated breath, eager to see who would emerge as the winner.
C2 As the astronaut prepared for the historic spacewalk, the world watched with bated breath, hoping for a successful mission.
adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically indicating the manner in which something is done
A1 She waited with bated breath for the results of her exam.
A2 The children watched with bated breath as the magician performed his tricks.
B1 The audience listened with bated breath as the speaker revealed his shocking news.
B2 The team watched with bated breath as the final seconds of the game ticked away.
C1 The entire nation waited with bated breath for the outcome of the election.
C2 The jury listened with bated breath as the defendant testified in court.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 She waited with bated breath for the results of her exam.
A2 The audience watched the magician's performance with bated breath.
B1 The team sat in the locker room with bated breath, waiting for the coach's decision.
B2 The jury listened to the witness's testimony with bated breath, eager to hear the truth.
C1 The entire nation watched the election results with bated breath, hoping for a positive outcome.
C2 As the astronaut prepared for liftoff, the world held its breath with bated breath, anticipating the historic moment.
formal The audience waited with bated breath for the results of the experiment.
informal We were all waiting with bated breath to see who would win the game.
slang Everyone was watching with bated breath as the drama unfolded.
figurative She listened to his proposal with bated breath, hoping it would be everything she dreamed of.
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