Breast — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbrest/

Meaning & Definition of Breast

Breast (noun)

  1. either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals; also, either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged
  2. the fore or ventral part of the body between the neck and the abdomen
  3. the part of an article of clothing covering the breast

Breast (verb)

  1. to contend with resolutely, confront
  2. climb, ascend
  3. to thrust the chest against

Breast (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions

    "deep in his breast, he knew that his father had a great love for him that did not need to be expressed in words"

    similar: belly, blood, bone(s), bosom, core, gut, heart, heartstrings, inner space, inside, quick, soul
    related: conscience, mind

Breast (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage

    "breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism"

    similar: beard, brave, brazen, confront, dare, defy, face, outbrave, outface, stand up to
    related: face up (to), front, affront, challenge, encounter, meet, accost, approach, corner, repel, resist, stand, withstand, battle, combat, contend (with), fight, oppose, square (off)
    opposite: dodge, duck, funk, shirk, sidestep
    near: avoid, eschew, shun, elude, escape, evade, shake

Related Entry: Breast-feed (verb)

Breast-feed is a different word from Breast. The synonyms below are for breast-feed, not for breast.

  1. to give milk to from the breast

    "believes that all women should breast-feed their babies"

    similar: nurse, suckle, wet-nurse
    related: bottle-feed

Related Entry: Breast-fed (verb)

Breast-fed is a different word from Breast. The synonyms below are for breast-fed, not for breast.

  1. to give milk to from the breast

    "believes that all women should breast-feed their babies"

    similar: nursed, suckled, wet-nursed
    related: bottle-fed
    near: weaned

Related Entry: Breast-feeds (verb)

Breast-feeds is a different word from Breast. The synonyms below are for breast-feeds, not for breast.

  1. to give milk to from the breast

    "believes that all women should breast-feed their babies"

    similar: nurses, suckles, wet-nurses
    related: bottle-feeds
    near: weans

Related Entry: Breast-feeding (verb)

Breast-feeding is a different word from Breast. The synonyms below are for breast-feeding, not for breast.

  1. to give milk to from the breast

    "believes that all women should breast-feed their babies"

    similar: nursing, suckling, wet-nursing
    related: bottle-feeding
    near: weaning

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Breast

The most common words with a similar meaning to Breast:

belly, blood, bone(s), bosom, core, gut, heart, heartstrings, inner space, inside, quick, soul, beard, brave, brazen, confront, dare, defy, face, outbrave, outface, stand up to

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Breast

Words with the opposite meaning of Breast:

dodge, duck, funk, shirk, sidestep

Related Words for Breast

conscience, mind, face up (to), front, affront, challenge, encounter, meet, accost, approach, corner, repel, resist, stand, withstand, battle, combat, contend (with), fight, oppose, square (off)

Near Antonyms of Breast

avoid, eschew, shun, elude, escape, evade, shake

Word Forms of Breast

Inflections: breasted, breasting, breasts

Derived words: breasted (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Breast

Middle English brest, from Old English brēost; akin to Old High German brust breast, Old Irish brú belly, Russian bryukho

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Breast

Words & Phrases Containing Breast

breast-beating, breast drill, pigeon breast, chimney breast, make a clean breast of, breastfeed

Frequently Asked Questions about Breast

What does "Breast" mean?

"Breast" means either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals; also, either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals; also, either of the analogous but rudimentary organs of the male chest especially when enlarged. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Breast"?

Other words for "Breast" include belly, blood, bone(s), bosom, core, gut, heart and heartstrings. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Breast" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Breast"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Breast". Common alternatives include belly, blood, bone(s), bosom, core, gut, heart, heartstrings, inner space and inside.

What is the opposite of "Breast"?

Antonyms of "Breast" include dodge, duck, funk, shirk and sidestep. Near antonyms include avoid, eschew, shun and elude.

How do you use "Breast" in a sentence?

Examples of "Breast" in a sentence: "deep in his breast, he knew that his father had a great love for him that did not need to be expressed in words"; "breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism".

Is "Breast" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Breast" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Breast" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Breast" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Breast"?

"Breast" is pronounced /ˈbrest/.