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breath

gb/bɹˈɛθ/ us/bɹˈɛθ/
A2 الإنجليزية
~ 1800
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم A2 event
1

Air in or out of lungs

The air you take in or let out when you breathe.

نمط الاستخدام: to take [a] breath
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'breath' (noun) with 'breathe' (verb). Remember: 'breath' is the air, 'breathe' is the action.
المرادفات
inhalation (More formal and technical, referring specifically to air intake.) | exhalation (Refers specifically to air being let out of the lungs.)
الأضداد
breathlessness (The state of being unable to breathe easily.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
deep breath |hold breath |shortness of breath |catch one's breath |gasp for breath
الموضوعات
daily life |health |human body |body
أمثلة
  • She took a deep breath before starting her speech.
  • His breath was visible in the cold air.
  • After running up the hill, he was out of breath.
  • The doctor listened to her breath with a stethoscope.
  • He held his breath while swimming underwater.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I took a deep breath.
  • Her breath is warm.
  • He held his breath.
  • I can see my breath in winter.
اسم B1 event
2

Short break to breathe or rest

A short stop to get air or rest.

نمط الاستخدام: to pause for [a] breath
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this with 'break' in general contexts; here it specifically relates to breathing.
المرادفات
break (More general; not limited to breathing.)
الأضداد
continuous effort (Doing something without stopping to rest or breathe.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
pause for breath |stop for breath |catch one's breath
الموضوعات
daily life |sports |daily_life |health
أمثلة
  • She paused for a breath before continuing the story.
  • Let’s stop for a breath before we climb higher.
  • He didn’t take a breath between sentences.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I stopped for a breath.
  • She took a breath before speaking.
  • He paused for a breath.
اسم B2 event
3

Very light wind or air movement

A very small and soft movement of air.

المرادفات
breeze (Slightly stronger and more sustained than 'breath' of air.)
الأضداد
stillness (The complete absence of wind or air movement.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
a breath of wind |a breath of air
الموضوعات
nature |weather
أمثلة
  • A breath of wind moved the curtains.
  • There wasn’t even a breath of air in the room.
  • I felt a faint breath on my cheek.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I felt a breath of wind.
  • The room had no breath of air.
  • A breath moved the leaves.
اسم B2 quantity
4

Very small amount of something

A very small amount of something you can just notice.

المرادفات
hint (Commonly used for small amounts, especially of qualities or smells.)
الأضداد
flood (A large amount, opposite to a tiny trace.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
a breath of perfume |a breath of scandal
الموضوعات
descriptions |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • There was a breath of perfume in the air.
  • A breath of excitement ran through the crowd.
  • He spoke without a breath of doubt.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I smell a breath of perfume.
  • There is a breath of smoke.
  • She has a breath of fear in her voice.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
breath
IPA
GB/bɹˈɛθ/
US/bɹˈɛθ/
المقاطع والنبر
breath (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (breath)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: breath
  • Plural: breath, breaths
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
breaths noun
Core family
breathe verb A1
Related words
breathing noun breathable adjective breather noun
Negative and opposite forms
breathless adjective B1 breathlessly adverb breathlessness noun
Advanced or less common
breathtaking adjective B2 breathtakingly adverb
التعبيرات

catch one's breath

1
/kˈæt͡ʃ wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ/
idiom

Pause to recover normal breathing

To stop for a short time so you can breathe normally again.

أمثلة
  • He stopped to catch his breath after the sprint.
  • Give me a moment to catch my breath before we start again.

hold one's breath

1
/hˈoʊld wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ/
idiom

Stop breathing for a short time on purpose

To not breathe for a short time on purpose, often while waiting or underwater.

أمثلة
  • She held her breath as she went underwater.
  • We held our breaths as we waited for the result.

out of breath

1
/ˈaʊt əv bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase

Unable to breathe easily after activity

Not able to breathe easily because you have been running or doing hard work.

أمثلة
  • She was out of breath after running up the stairs.
  • I get out of breath easily when hiking.

take a deep breath

1
/tˈeɪk ə dˈip bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase

Inhale deeply once

To breathe in fully and deeply one time, often before starting something difficult.

أمثلة
  • Take a deep breath and try again.
  • He took a deep breath before answering.

under one's breath

1
/ˈʌndɚ wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ/
idiom

Speak very quietly so others can't hear well

To speak so quietly that people near you cannot hear clearly.

أمثلة
  • He muttered something under his breath.
  • She swore under her breath when she saw the bill.
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