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אנגלית

breath

gb/bɹˈɛθ/ us/bɹˈɛθ/
A2 אנגלית
~ 1800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם A2 event
1

Air in or out of lungs

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

תבנית שימוש: to take [a] breath
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'breath' (noun) with 'breathe' (verb). Remember: 'breath' is the air, 'breathe' is the action.
מילים נרדפות
inhalation (More formal and technical, referring specifically to air intake.) | exhalation (Refers specifically to air being let out of the lungs.)
הפכים
breathlessness (The state of being unable to breathe easily.)
צירופים
deep breath |hold breath |shortness of breath |catch one's breath |gasp for breath
נושאים
daily life |health |human body |body
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I took a deep breath.
  • Her breath is warm.
  • He held his breath.
  • I can see my breath in winter.
שם עצם B1 event
2

Short break to breathe or rest

A short stop to get air or rest.

תבנית שימוש: to pause for [a] breath
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with 'break' in general contexts; here it specifically relates to breathing.
מילים נרדפות
break (More general; not limited to breathing.)
הפכים
continuous effort (Doing something without stopping to rest or breathe.)
צירופים
pause for breath |stop for breath |catch one's breath
נושאים
daily life |sports |daily_life |health
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I stopped for a breath.
  • She took a breath before speaking.
  • He paused for a breath.
שם עצם B2 event
3

Very light wind or air movement

A very small and soft movement of air.

מילים נרדפות
breeze (Slightly stronger and more sustained than 'breath' of air.)
הפכים
stillness (The complete absence of wind or air movement.)
צירופים
a breath of wind |a breath of air
נושאים
nature |weather
דוגמאות
  • 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I felt a breath of wind.
  • The room had no breath of air.
  • A breath moved the leaves.
שם עצם B2 quantity
4

Very small amount of something

A very small amount of something you can just notice.

מילים נרדפות
hint (Commonly used for small amounts, especially of qualities or smells.)
הפכים
flood (A large amount, opposite to a tiny trace.)
צירופים
a breath of perfume |a breath of scandal
נושאים
descriptions |core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
  • There was a breath of perfume in the air.
  • A breath of excitement ran through the crowd.
  • He spoke without a breath of doubt.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • I smell a breath of perfume.
  • There is a breath of smoke.
  • She has a breath of fear in her voice.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
breath
IPA
GB/bɹˈɛθ/
US/bɹˈɛθ/
הברות והטעמה
breath (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (breath)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: breath
  • Plural: breath, breaths
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים

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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

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