Breathe vs Breath | Meaning, Difference & Examples
Breathe and breath are related words that look similar but have different grammatical uses.
You can distinguish between these words by remembering that many verbs in English end in “e” when there’s a related noun (e.g., “teethe”/“teeth”).
You can distinguish between these words by remembering that many verbs in English end in “e” when there’s a related noun (e.g., “teethe”/“teeth”).
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How to use the verb breathe
The verb breathe is used to refer to the act of inhaling and exhaling air. It’s also used to refer to something that allows air to pass through it or to something that’s exposed to air.
Examples: Breathe in a sentence
I need some room to breathe!
Don’t forget to open the windows and let your stuffy room breathe for a while.
You have to let fine wines breathe before you serve them.
I need some room to breathe!
Don’t forget to open the windows and let your stuffy room breathe for a while.
You have to let fine wines breathe before you serve them.
Breathe is also used in many idioms, both in its infinitive and present participle form. To create the latter, you omit the last “e” and add the suffix “-ing” to the end of the word. The word is still pronounced with a long “e” sound [breething].
How to use the noun breath
Breath is a noun used to describe the air you inhale and exhale while breathing. It’s also used in a number of expressions.
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