breath

A short respite.

An indirect suggestion.

“not a breath of scandal ever touched her”

A slight movement of the air.

“there wasn't a breath of air in the room”

The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration.

“his sour breath offended her”

The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing.

“he took a deep breath and dived into the pool”

“he was fighting to his last breath”