What part of speech is the word breath?

The word "breath" can be either a noun or a verb, depending on how it's used in a sentence.

Here are some examples:

Noun:

* "Take a deep breath." (The word "breath" refers to the act of breathing in and out.)

* "The air was thick with the breath of the forest." (The word "breath" refers to the air that is exhaled.)

Verb:

* "She breathed deeply, trying to calm her nerves." (The word "breathed" is the past tense of the verb "to breathe.")

* "The dog breathed heavily after its long run." (The word "breathed" is the past tense of the verb "to breathe.")