1. breath - Noun
2. breath - Adjective
3. breath - Verb
The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, etc.
The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath.
The power of respiration, and hence, life.
Time to breathe; respite; pause.
A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant.
Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life.
A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle.
A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion.
Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.
Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.
Source: Webster's dictionaryGod is Breath, for the breath of the wind is shared by all, goes everywhere; nothing shuts it in, nothing holds it prisoner. Maximus the Confessor
I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath. Aesop
Expect temptation to your last breath. Anthony the Great
Who is brave enough to tell the lion that his breath smells? Berber Proverb
You must have crossed the river before you may tell the crocodile he has bad breath. Chinese Proverb
The breath of others always stinks. Lithuanian Proverb