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breathed

American

[bretht, breethd] / brɛθt, briðd /

adjective

Phonetics.

not phonated; unvoiced; voiceless.
utilizing the breath exclusively in the production of a speech sound.

breathed British

/ briːðd, brɛθt /

adjective

phonetics relating to or denoting a speech sound for whose articulation the vocal cords are not made to vibrate Compare voiced

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Etymology

Origin of breathed

First recorded in 1875–80; breath + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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Quarterly earnings from the small, little-known software provider have breathed life into a stock that is down 41% this year, significantly underperforming the market.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But they also faced higher risks of violent crime, breathed dirtier air, and waited for the evening news to learn what was happening in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

COVID-19 transmission occurred when an infected person breathed out droplets and very small particles that contained the virus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Alex says Zoe was "full of life" and "lived and breathed for her children".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

She breathed out, a rough-edged tight little burr of breath.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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