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Breath

🇬🇧 UK /["/breθ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/breθ/"]/

Meaning of Breath

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.

Breath in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Breath

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.

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Breath

• inhalation
• exhalation
• air
• respiration

Opposites of Breath

• suffocation
• asphyxiation

Common mistakes with Breath

• Confused with 'breathe' which is the verb form.
• Using 'breathes' as a noun, which is incorrect.

Frequently asked questions about Breath

What does Breath mean?

The air you take into and out of your lungs.

What is the definition of Breath?

the air that you take into your lungs and send out again

How do you use Breath in a sentence?

After running, I took a deep breath to calm myself.

Can you give another example of Breath?

She held her breath while underwater to see the fish.

What are synonyms for Breath?

Common alternatives include inhalation, exhalation, air, respiration.

What is the opposite of Breath?

Opposite meanings include suffocation, asphyxiation.

What words go with Breath?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Breath?

Confused with 'breathe' which is the verb form. Using 'breathes' as a noun, which is incorrect.

How do you pronounce Breath?

US: /["/breθ/"]/, UK: /["/breθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Breath?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in overly technical discussions about respiration, where 'respiration' might be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Breath?

"Breath" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.