Common mistake breath (breathe)
Common Mistake: mixing up "breath" and "breathe"
The Difference:
One common mistake people often make is mixing up the words "breath" and "breathe." While they may sound similar and are related in meaning, they have different roles in a sentence.
"Breath" is a noun that refers to the air taken into or expelled from the lungs. It is used to talk about the act of inhaling or exhaling.
"Breathe," on the other hand, is a verb that describes the action of inhaling and exhaling.
Examples:
Here are some examples to illustrate the correct usage:
- Correct: She took a deep breath before diving into the pool.
- Incorrect: She took a deep breathe before diving into the pool.
- Correct: Don't forget to breathe deeply during yoga class.
- Incorrect: Don't forget to breath deeply during yoga class.
How to Avoid the Mistake:
To avoid mixing up "breath" and "breathe," remember that "breath" is a noun related to the act of inhaling or exhaling, while "breathe" is the verb that describes that action. When in doubt, check the context and think about whether you need a noun or a verb in your sentence.
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breath (breathe) mistake examples
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Incorrect:I could breath.Correct:I could breathe.
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Incorrect:I cannot breath.Correct:I cannot breathe.
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Incorrect:Can you breath?Correct:Can you breathe?
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Correct:If I breathe slowly and deeply, I start to relax.
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Correct:They breathe slowly.
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Correct:Do tests for these: i breath, ii heartbeat, iii ...
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Correct:Can breath cause coronavirus?
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Incorrect:She breaths fresh air.Correct:She breathes fresh air.
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Incorrect:I couldn't breath.Correct:I couldn't breathe.
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Correct:They breathe slowly.
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Incorrect:We can't breath under water.Correct:We can't breathe under water.
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Incorrect:We can not breath under water.Correct:We can not breathe under water.
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Correct:I can't hold my breath.
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Incorrect:I am not going to hold my breathe that he will do anythingCorrect:I am not going to hold my breath that he will do anything
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Correct:Then he had her breathe on the canvas.
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Incorrect:I love to breath fresh air.Correct:I love to breathe fresh air.
