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in the same breath

in the same breath
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in stressed th ee seym breth]
    • /ɪn stressed ði seɪm brɛθ/
    • /ɪn ðə seɪm breθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in stressed th ee seym breth]
    • /ɪn stressed ði seɪm brɛθ/

Definitions of in the same breath words

  • noun in the same breath the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration. 1
  • noun in the same breath respiration, especially as necessary to life. 1
  • noun in the same breath life; vitality. 1
  • noun in the same breath the ability to breathe easily and normally: She stopped to regain her breath. 1
  • noun in the same breath time to breathe; pause or respite: Give him a little breath. 1
  • noun in the same breath a single inhalation or respiration: He took a deep breath. 1
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Origin of in the same breath

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English breth, breeth, Old English brǣth smell, exhalation; akin to German Brodem vapor, steam

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Parts of speech for In the same breath

noun
adjective
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in the same breath popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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