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1
a momentary halt in an activity
- let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion
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2
a slight or gentle movement of air
- a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden
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3
an almost imperceptible sign of something
- the mornings are already getting warmer, and there is a breath of spring in the air
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The first known use of breath was before the 12th century
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