Word of the Day: Breath
Breath is that which comes into and out of your mouth in the form of air. This word is a noun. It’s often used within an expression.
- Take a breath. (Relax.)
- I need to take a breath. (I’m exhausted. I need a break.)
- I’m out of breath. (I need to stop exercising or moving my body.)
- The performance took my breath away. (I saw something really amazing!)
- Everyone says she’s a breath of fresh air. (She is interesting and pleasant in contrast to what is ordinary.)
- That guy has bad breath. (The air from his mouth smells bad.)
- I can see my breath.
Add the “less” suffix to form the adjective “breathless.”
- My grandfather was breathless after walking up the stairs. (He was out of breath.)
- The performance left us breathless. (It was very good.)
- I’m breathless. (I’m surprised.)
Notice the difference in pronunciation between the words “breath” and “breathe.”
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with B page to see the list of all words starting with letter B. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
