Out of breath

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adjective

Having difficulty breathing after physical effort.

After running for so long, I was completely out of breath
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Often appears as...

  • feel out of breath
  • become out of breath
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Physical Exertion

Use after activities like running or climbing stairs to describe breathing difficulty.

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She climbed the steps quickly and was out of breath at the top.
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Emotional Intensity

Can describe strong emotions like excitement or shock that make you breathe faster.

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He was out of breath when he received the surprising news.
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Non-literal Use

Sometimes used metaphorically, not because of literal breathing problems.

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The final twist in the movie left me out of breath.
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