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'Breath' and 'breathe' are at perhaps the trickiest intersection of spelling and similarity, since they are so frequently confused. Breath is the noun and breathe is the verb in this pairing. To keep them apart, especially in writing, remember that breathe has both the /ee/ sound and an e at the end.
BREATHE definition: 1. to move air or something else into and out of the lungs: 2. to say something very quietly: 3…. Learn more.
The meaning of BREATHE is to draw air into and expel it from the lungs : respire; broadly : to take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide through natural processes. How to use breathe in a sentence.
BREATHE meaning: 1. to move air or something else into and out of the lungs: 2. to say something very quietly: 3…. Learn more.
1. a. : air filled with a fragrance or odor. b. : a slight indication : suggestion. the faintest breath of scandal. 2. a. : the faculty of breathing. recovering his breath after the race. b. : an act of breathing. fought to the last breath. c. : opportunity or time to breathe : respite. 3. : a slight breeze. 4. a.
to wait for something to happen, often feeling anxious: Fans held their breath waiting for the final whistle. See more. [ C ] a single action of breathing air into your lungs. take a breath. B2. to breathe air into your lungs (as a single action ): take a deep breath The doctor told me to take a deep breath (= breathe in a lot of air). See more.
Definition of breathe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
16 hours ago · verb. 1. to take in oxygen from (the surrounding medium, esp air) and give out carbon dioxide; respire. 2. (intransitive) to exist; be alive. every animal that breathes on earth. 3. (intransitive) to rest to regain breath, composure, etc. stop your questions, and give me a chance to breathe.
Definition of breath noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Breathe definition: to take air, oxygen, etc., into the lungs and expel it; inhale and exhale; respire. . See examples of BREATHE used in a sentence.
