İngilizce

breath

gb/bɹˈɛθ/ us/bɹˈɛθ/
A2 İngilizce
~ 1800
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim A2 event
1

Air in or out of lungs

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

Kullanım kalıbı: to take [a] breath
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'breath' (noun) with 'breathe' (verb). Remember: 'breath' is the air, 'breathe' is the action.
Eş anlamlılar
inhalation (More formal and technical, referring specifically to air intake.) | exhalation (Refers specifically to air being let out of the lungs.)
Zıt anlamlılar
breathlessness (The state of being unable to breathe easily.)
Eşdizimler
deep breath |hold breath |shortness of breath |catch one's breath |gasp for breath
Konular
daily life |health |human body |body
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • I took a deep breath.
  • Her breath is warm.
  • He held his breath.
  • I can see my breath in winter.
İsim B1 event
2

Short break to breathe or rest

A short stop to get air or rest.

Kullanım kalıbı: to pause for [a] breath
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse this with 'break' in general contexts; here it specifically relates to breathing.
Eş anlamlılar
break (More general; not limited to breathing.)
Zıt anlamlılar
continuous effort (Doing something without stopping to rest or breathe.)
Eşdizimler
pause for breath |stop for breath |catch one's breath
Konular
daily life |sports |daily_life |health
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • I stopped for a breath.
  • She took a breath before speaking.
  • He paused for a breath.
İsim B2 event
3

Very light wind or air movement

A very small and soft movement of air.

Eş anlamlılar
breeze (Slightly stronger and more sustained than 'breath' of air.)
Zıt anlamlılar
stillness (The complete absence of wind or air movement.)
Eşdizimler
a breath of wind |a breath of air
Konular
nature |weather
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • I felt a breath of wind.
  • The room had no breath of air.
  • A breath moved the leaves.
İsim B2 quantity
4

Very small amount of something

A very small amount of something you can just notice.

Eş anlamlılar
hint (Commonly used for small amounts, especially of qualities or smells.)
Zıt anlamlılar
flood (A large amount, opposite to a tiny trace.)
Eşdizimler
a breath of perfume |a breath of scandal
Konular
descriptions |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • There was a breath of perfume in the air.
  • A breath of excitement ran through the crowd.
  • He spoke without a breath of doubt.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • I smell a breath of perfume.
  • There is a breath of smoke.
  • She has a breath of fear in her voice.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
breath
IPA
GB/bɹˈɛθ/
US/bɹˈɛθ/
Heceler ve vurgu
breath (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (breath)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: breath
  • Plural: breath, breaths
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler

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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

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

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