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noun
An opportunity to rest or give thought to a situation; a short respite.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: breathing space, breathing while
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a short respite
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: breath, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing time
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: respite, rest, relief, rest period
History
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