Phrase guide
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noun
Sufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breath.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: breathing room, breathing spell, breathing while
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: space, room, volume, time
noun
A rest, pause, or respite.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Enough distance so that one can feel unfettered.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
sufficient room for easy breathing or movement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: breathing room
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: room, way, elbow room
noun
a short respite
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: breath, breather, breathing place, breathing spell, breathing time
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: respite, rest, relief, rest period
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