breath
Translation
breath
Examples
Take a deep breath.
Take a deep breath.
He was out of breath after running.
He was out of breath after running.
I could see my breath in the cold air.
I could see my breath in the cold air.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the air you take in or let out Take a deep breath.
out of ((noun)) unable to breathe normally He was out of breath.
Similar Words
Synonyms: respiration, exhalation, inhalation
Etymology
From Old English 'bræð' meaning 'odour, scent, breath'.
Memory Tips
Note the difference: 'breath' (noun, rhymes with 'death') and 'breathe' (verb, rhymes with 'seethe').