breath vs waft

breath

noun
  • A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air. 

  • The act or process of breathing. 

  • Air expelled from the lungs. 

  • A rest or pause. 

  • A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense. 

adj
  • voiceless, surd; contrasting with voice (breath sounds, voice sounds) 

waft

noun
  • Something (such as an odor or perfume) that is carried through the air. 

  • A flag used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal; a waif, a wheft. 

  • A light breeze. 

verb
  • To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float. 

  • To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon. 

  • To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air. 

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