breath
English Thesaurus
1. the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process, |
| definition | : | an organic process that takes place in the body (noun.process) |
| hyponym | : | breathing out, exhalation, expiration, |
| definition | : | the act of expelling air from the lungs (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | aspiration, breathing in, inhalation, inspiration, intake, |
| definition | : | the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing (noun.act) |
2. an indirect suggestion (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | proffer, proposition, suggestion, |
| definition | : | a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection (noun.communication) |
3. a slight movement of the air (noun.phenomenon)
| hypernym | : | air, breeze, gentle wind, zephyr, |
| definition | : | a slight wind (usually refreshing) (noun.phenomenon) |
4. the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | air, |
| definition | : | a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | exhalation, halitus, |
| definition | : | exhaled breath (noun.substance) |
5. a short respite (noun.time)
| hypernym | : | relief, respite, rest, rest period, |
| definition | : | a pause for relaxation (noun.time) |
6. an indirect suggestion (noun.communication)
7. a short respite (noun.time)
| derivation | : | breathe, catch one's breath, rest, take a breather, |
| definition | : | take a short break from one's activities in order to relax (verb.communication) |
8. an indirect suggestion (noun.communication)
9. a short respite (noun.time)
| derivation | : | breathe, catch one's breath, rest, take a breather, |
| definition | : | take a short break from one's activities in order to relax (verb.communication) |
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