Difference Between Breath and Breathe
Difference Between Breath and Breathe
Ciao!! While reading a novel, I come across a line that says, “She took a long breath before she could breathe again.” Curious, Why does this author use both ‘breath’ and ‘breathe’ like that? What’s the difference?”
Alberto_Esposito
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Last update: 2 weeks ago
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Ciao!! That’s a great question, and I love that you’re paying attention to these subtle details in writing! The difference between "breath" and "breathe" lies in their parts of speech and pronunciation:
- Breath (noun, pronounced breth):
- Refers to the air that is inhaled or exhaled.
- Example: She took a deep breath before diving into the pool.
- Breathe (verb, pronounced breeð):
- Means the act of inhaling and exhaling air.
- Example: She struggled to breathe in the thin mountain air.
In the line from the novel, the author uses "breath" to describe the physical act of taking in air, and "breathe" to refer to the ongoing process of breathing. I hope this helps!!
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