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- [bree-th er]
- /ˈbri ðər/
- /ˈbriː.ðər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bree-th er]
- /ˈbri ðər/
Definitions of breather word
- countable noun breather If you take a breather, you stop what you are doing for a short time and have a rest. 3
- noun breather a short pause for rest 3
- noun breather a person who breathes in a specified way 3
- noun breather a vent in a container to equalize internal and external pressure, such as the pipe in the crankcase of an internal-combustion engine 3
- noun breather a small opening in a room, container, cover, etc, supplying air for ventilation 3
- noun breather one who breathes in a certain way 3
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Origin of breather
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, breather is from the Middle English word brethere. See breathe, -er1
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Parts of speech for Breather
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
breather popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
breather usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for breather
noun breather
- respite — a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
- lull — to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
- break — When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped.
- recess — temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
- pause — a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.
Antonyms for breather
noun breather
- continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
Top questions with breather
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