Synonyms for

Breaths

Verb / breθs / Another word for breaths — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Breaths are the air that you take into your lungs and then send out again.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

respiration inhalation exhalation

Informal

puffs gasps

Literary

sighs wafts

Antonyms

cessation stillness silence quiet pause standstill

Common collocations

  • deep breaths
  • take a breath
  • catch your breath
  • hold your breath
  • out of breath
  • last breath
  • short breaths
  • heavy breaths

Word family

noun breath
verb breathe
adjective breathless

Usage note

The plural 'breaths' is used for countable instances of inhaling and exhaling. Avoid using 'breaths' when referring to the general act of breathing, for which the singular 'breath' or the verb 'breathe' is appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. He took deep breaths before his speech.
  2. The baby's breaths were shallow.
  3. She held her breath while watching the horror movie.
  4. The athlete took quick breaths after the race.
  5. The doctor listened to the patient's breaths.

Quotes

  • The first breath is the beginning of death.
  • You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.
  • I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.

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