breathe vs breath. #verb #noun #ielts

Summary of Differences
Basis of Difference Breath Breathe
Part of Speech Noun Verb
Meaning The air inhaled or exhaled, or the capacity to breathe The action of inhaling and exhaling air
Pronunciation Short “e” sound (rhymes with death); pronounced /brɛθ/ Long “e” sound (rhymes with seethe); pronounced /briːð/
Tip to Remember No “e” at the end, just like noun Has an “e” at the end, just like verb and exhale
Examples in Sentences
Using Breath (noun)
She took a deep breath before starting her presentation.
It was so cold that we could see our own breath.
The runner was completely out of breath after the race.
His breath smelled strongly of garlic.
Using Breathe (verb)
You need to breathe to stay alive.
“Don’t panic, just breathe calmly,” the doctor said.
He opened the window to breathe in the fresh air.
The fabric allows your skin to breathe.
Common Phrases and Idioms
Both words are used in many idioms.
Idiom/Phrase Meaning
Take a deep breath Inhale deeply, often to relax
Hold your breath Stop breathing temporarily, or await an outcome with anticipation
A breath of fresh air A refreshing change (person) or thing)
Don’t hold your breath Don’t expect something to happen anytime soon
Breathe new life into Revitalize or reinvigorate something
Breathe easily/freely To feel relieved from anxiety or stress #ieltsvocabularyenglish #bbclearningenglish