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UK/["/briːð/","/briːðz/","/briːðd/","/ˈbriːðɪŋ/"]/US/["/briːð/","/briːðz/","/briːðd/","/ˈbriːðɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Breathe

In simple words: To take air into your lungs and release it.

Breathe in a sentence

  • It's important to breathe deeply when you are feeling stressed.
  • After running a long distance, I needed to breathe heavily to catch my breath.
  • She was instructed to breathe out slowly to help her relax.
  • During yoga, we often focus on how to breathe properly.
  • Fish need water to breathe, as they extract oxygen from it.
  • He was so scared that he forgot to breathe for a moment.

How to use Breathe

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when discussing health, relaxation, or physical activity. Avoid in overly technical discussions about respiration.

Grammar pattern

breathe + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'breathe in' - think of filling your lungs with fresh air.

Related words

Collocations with Breathe

Synonyms for Breathe

Opposites of Breathe

  • suffocate
  • choke
  • hold breath

Common mistakes with Breathe

  • Confused with 'breath' which is the noun form.
  • Using the wrong verb forms such as 'breathed' instead of 'breathe' for present tense.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'breth' instead of 'breathe'.

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Frequently asked questions about Breathe

What does Breathe mean?

To take air into your lungs and release it.

What is the definition of Breathe?

to take air into your lungs and send it out again through your nose or mouth

How do you use Breathe in a sentence?

It's important to breathe deeply when you are feeling stressed.

Can you give another example of Breathe?

After running a long distance, I needed to breathe heavily to catch my breath.

What are synonyms for Breathe?

Common alternatives include inhale, exhale, respire, draw breath, ventilate.

What is the opposite of Breathe?

Opposite meanings include suffocate, choke, hold breath.

What words go with Breathe?

It commonly pairs with fast, quickly, rapidly, can, can barely, can hardly, through, huskily, quietly, softly.

What are common mistakes when using Breathe?

Confused with 'breath' which is the noun form. Using the wrong verb forms such as 'breathed' instead of 'breathe' for present tense. Mispronouncing it as 'breth' instead of 'breathe'.

How do you pronounce Breathe?

US: /["/briːð/","/briːðz/","/briːðd/","/ˈbriːðɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/briːð/","/briːðz/","/briːðd/","/ˈbriːðɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Breathe?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when discussing health, relaxation, or physical activity. Avoid in overly technical discussions about respiration.

What CEFR level is Breathe?

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