breath

Words with a similar base: breath, breather, breathing_place, breathing_space, breathing_spell, breathing_time

'breath'

[breath.n.01] as in: the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

Examples:
he took a deep breath and dived into the pool
he was fighting to his last breath

'breath'

[breath.n.02] as in: the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration

Examples:
his sour breath offended her

'breath'

[breath.n.03] as in: a short respite

'breath'

[hint.n.01] as in: an indirect suggestion

Examples:
not a breath of scandal ever touched her

'breath'

[breath.n.05] as in: a slight movement of the air

Examples:
there wasn't a breath of air in the room

Origins

					breath (English)
└── breeth (Middle English (1100-1500))

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