breath-n; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; the action of breathing.

Commentary: BREATH[+event]

Examples:
He took a deep breath.
He was fighting to his last breath.

Mappings:
PropBank: breath.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration.

Commentary: BREATH[+concrete]

Examples:
His sour breath offended her.
Bad breath is unacceptable in an age of mouthwash and gum.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: A short respite or ceasing of activity.

Commentary: BREATH[+event]

Examples:
The whole project took a quick breath before proceeding.
You have to take a breath every once in a while!

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: An indirect suggestion.

Commentary: BREATH[+message]

Examples:
Not a breath of the scandal ever touched her.
Do not utter ever an breath of this news.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 5: A slight movement of air (not due to respiration).

Commentary: BREATH[+movement]

Examples:
There wasn't a breath of air in the room.
The auditorium hadn't a single breath of air.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5