Word
breeze
US/ˈbɹiz/
UK/bɹˈiːz/
Definitions
01light wind
n. a light and pleasant wind.
n. a light, gentle current of air, typically between 4 and 31 miles per hour.
“A cool breeze blew off the ocean, making the hot afternoon much more comfortable.”
“The curtains fluttered in the evening breeze, bringing the scent of jasmine into the study from the garden below.”
02something easy
n. a task or activity that is very easy to finish.
n. an activity or task that is accomplished with little effort or difficulty.
“I studied so hard that the final exam was a total breeze.”
“After years of navigating complex international regulations, filing these local tax forms was a complete breeze for the accountant.”
Informal
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03to move casually
v. to walk or move in a relaxed, confident, and happy way.
v. to move in a casual, carefree, or effortless manner, often implying a lack of concern for obstacles.
“She breezed into the room and acted like nothing was wrong.”
“He breezed through the security checkpoint with a confident smile, seemingly unaffected by the long queues behind him.”
Informal
Usage
Usually followed by a preposition like 'in', 'out', or 'through'.
Antonyms
04to succeed easily
v. to finish a task or win a game very easily.
v. to progress through or complete a task with minimal effort or resistance.
“The team breezed through the first round of the tournament.”
“The candidate breezed through the initial interviews, but the final board review proved significantly more demanding.”
Informal
Usage
Commonly used with the preposition 'through'.
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Idioms
bat the breeze — To chat; to shoot the breeze.
shoot the breeze — To chat idly or generally waste time talking.
split the breeze — To take up space, causing any breeze to move on either side.