breath
Pronunciation: [brɛθ]
Context: "health"
(noun) a breath is the air that you take in and blow out of your body when you breathe. It's important for staying alive and helps us feel calm.
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When I took a deep breath, I felt relaxed and ready to speak.
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He couldn't catch his breath after running too fast.
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Can you hold your breath for a long time?
Context: "life"
(noun) breath can also mean your life or existence. It shows that someone is alive.
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Every breath we take is a gift.
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Without breath, there is no life.
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What does it mean to take a breath of life?
Context: "emotion"
(noun) sometimes, breath can refer to a moment of rest or pause. It can mean taking a short break to think or feel.
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After a long day, I took a breath and enjoyed the silence.
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She didn't take a breath while she was speaking; she went on and on.
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Did you take a breath before answering the question?
Context: "action"
(verb) to breathe means to take air in and blow it out. It's something we do all the time without thinking.
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I breathe in deeply before I go to bed.
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He couldn't breathe properly when he was in the water.
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How do you breathe when you're exercising?