Draw breath
verb phrase
To inhale or take air into the lungs.
She quickly drew breath before diving into the pool.
Often appears as...
- deeply draw breath
- draw breath quickly
verb phrase
To pause for rest or to gather your thoughts.
He drew breath before continuing his speech.
Often appears as...
- draw breath before
- draw breath to continue
verb phrase
To remain alive or live through a difficult situation.
The sickly child drew breath despite all odds.
Often appears as...
- hardly draw breath
- still drawing breath
verb phrase
To inhale or take air into the lungs.
She quickly drew breath before diving into the pool.
Often appears as...
- deeply draw breath
- draw breath quickly
verb phrase
To pause for rest or to gather your thoughts.
He drew breath before continuing his speech.
Often appears as...
- draw breath before
- draw breath to continue
verb phrase
To remain alive or live through a difficult situation.
The sickly child drew breath despite all odds.
Often appears as...
- hardly draw breath
- still drawing breath
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Action
Used for the actual act of inhaling, often before doing something strenuous.
He drew breath sharply as he lifted the heavy box.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Signal
Indicates readiness for an action that requires energy or concentration.
She drew breath and plunged into the icy waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Effort
Use it when describing a physical effort or immediate need for oxygen.
After the sprint, he could hardly draw breath.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Action
Used for the actual act of inhaling, often before doing something strenuous.
He drew breath sharply as he lifted the heavy box.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Signal
Indicates readiness for an action that requires energy or concentration.
She drew breath and plunged into the icy waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Effort
Use it when describing a physical effort or immediate need for oxygen.
After the sprint, he could hardly draw breath.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal Action
Used for the actual act of inhaling, often before doing something strenuous.
He drew breath sharply as he lifted the heavy box.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Signal
Indicates readiness for an action that requires energy or concentration.
She drew breath and plunged into the icy waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Effort
Use it when describing a physical effort or immediate need for oxygen.
After the sprint, he could hardly draw breath.
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