Cool MateBreath
UK /["/breθ/"]/US /["/breθ/"]/
Definition
the air that you take into your lungs and send out again
In simple words: The air you take into and out of your lungs.
Examples
- After running, I took a deep breath to calm myself.
- She held her breath while underwater to see the fish.
- During meditation, focusing on your breath can help enhance relaxation.
- He could see his breath in the cold winter air.
- The doctor asked if I experienced any difficulties with my breath.
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in overly technical discussions about respiration, where 'respiration' might be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'breath' as the 'breath' of fresh air; both share the same root.
Collocations
- big
- deep
- heavy
- draw
- draw in
- inhale
- come in gasps, pants, puffs, etc.
- on somebody’s breath
- out of breath
- under your breath
- a breath of fresh air
- an intake of breath
- in the same breath
- big
- deep
- heavy
- draw
- draw in
- inhale
- come in gasps, pants, puffs, etc.
- on somebody’s breath
- out of breath
- under your breath
- a breath of fresh air
- an intake of breath
- in the same breath
- big
- deep
- heavy
- draw
- draw in
- inhale
- come in gasps, pants, puffs, etc.
- on somebody’s breath
- out of breath
- under your breath
- a breath of fresh air
- an intake of breath
- in the same breath
Synonyms
- inhalation
- exhalation
- air
- respiration
Antonyms
- suffocation
- asphyxiation
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'breathe' which is the verb form.
- Using 'breathes' as a noun, which is incorrect.