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takes a breath

takes a breath is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a breath.

Meaning of take a breath

Verb

take a breath (third-person singular simple present takes a breath, present participle taking a breath, simple past took a breath, past participle taken a breath)

  1. (idiomatic) to inhale and subsequently exhale air
    • She paused and took a defiant breath. ‘If you don't believe me, I can't help it. But I'm not a liar.’1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 15, in The China Governess: A Mystery, London: Chatto & Windus, →OCLC
  2. (idiomatic) to pause or rest after strenuous activity
  3. (idiomatic) to calm down

Questions about takes a breath

What is takes a breath the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a breath is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a breath.

Words near takes a breath in the dictionary

  1. takes a beat
  2. takes a bite
  3. takes a bite out of
  4. takes a bow
  5. takes a break
  6. takes a breath
  7. takes a breather
  8. takes a bullet
  9. takes a chair
  10. takes a chance
  11. takes a cotton to

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