B2 adjective Neutro

breath

/brɛθ/

Breath refers to the air taken into or expelled from the lungs during respiration. It can also describe a single act of inhaling or exhaling, or metaphorically, a slight suggestion or trace of something.

Exemplos

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1

He took a deep breath before diving into the swimming pool.

He took a deep breath before diving into the swimming pool.

2

The patient presented with shortness of breath and mild chest pain.

The patient presented with shortness of breath and mild chest pain.

3

I was totally out of breath after running up those three flights of stairs.

I was totally out of breath after running up those three flights of stairs.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
breath
Verb
breathe
Advérbio
breathlessly
Adjetivo
breathless
Relacionado
breather
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Dica de memorização

Breath rhymes with death. If you stop taking a breath, you face death.

Quiz rápido

The mountain air was so cold that I could see my own ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: breath

Exemplos

1

He took a deep breath before diving into the swimming pool.

everyday

He took a deep breath before diving into the swimming pool.

2

The patient presented with shortness of breath and mild chest pain.

formal

The patient presented with shortness of breath and mild chest pain.

3

I was totally out of breath after running up those three flights of stairs.

informal

I was totally out of breath after running up those three flights of stairs.

4

The study analyzes the chemical composition of human breath to detect early signs of disease.

academic

The study analyzes the chemical composition of human breath to detect early signs of disease.

5

The new marketing strategy was a breath of fresh air for the stagnant department.

business

The new marketing strategy was a breath of fresh air for the stagnant department.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
breath
Verb
breathe
Advérbio
breathlessly
Adjetivo
breathless
Relacionado
breather

Colocações comuns

take a deep breath take a deep breath
hold your breath hold your breath
out of breath out of breath
shortness of breath shortness of breath
bad breath bad breath

Frases Comuns

a breath of fresh air

a breath of fresh air (something new and refreshing)

under one's breath

under one's breath (whispering quietly)

don't hold your breath

don't hold your breath (don't expect something to happen soon)

Frequentemente confundido com

breath vs breathe

Breath is the noun (rhymes with 'death'), while breathe is the verb (rhymes with 'seethe') and ends with an 'e'.

breath vs breadth

Breadth refers to the width or scope of something, whereas breath refers to air in the lungs.

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Notas de uso

Breath is a countable noun when referring to individual inhalations, but can be uncountable when referring to the general concept of air. It is often used in idiomatic expressions to describe speed or novelty.

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Erros comuns

The most frequent error is spelling the noun as 'breathe'. Remember that the noun is shorter and lacks the final 'e'.

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Dica de memorização

Breath rhymes with death. If you stop taking a breath, you face death.

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Origem da palavra

From Old English 'bræth', which originally meant an odor, scent, or exhalation.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: breaths) Used with 'a' in many idiomatic phrases Often follows adjectives like 'deep', 'shallow', or 'labored'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, 'breath' is synonymous with the spirit or life force (e.g., 'prana' in Sanskrit or 'pneuma' in Greek).

Quiz rápido

The mountain air was so cold that I could see my own ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: breath

Palavras relacionadas

comagnment

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Describes a state of shared administrative authority or joint management over a specific project, resource, or asset. It is typically used in formal or technical contexts to characterize agreements where oversight is distributed among multiple parties.

semiferous

C1

Describing a plant, organ, or biological structure that produces, bears, or carries seeds. It is a technical term used to categorize species or parts based on their reproductive capacity to generate seeds.

inmissery

C1

A formal noun describing the state of being profoundly engulfed in or trapped by extreme distress, sorrow, or wretchedness. It emphasizes the internal and seemingly inescapable nature of one's suffering within a specific situation.

anfractty

C1

To follow a winding, circuitous, or indirect course; to move in a way that involves many twists and turns. Figuratively, it refers to the act of complicating a process or narrative with unnecessary details or indirect logic.

syngestable

C1

A syngestable is a specialized synthetic substance or component designed to be integrated and processed seamlessly within a biological or chemical system. It is used in advanced pharmacology to describe a material that acts as a carrier and is completely absorbed by the host environment.

ansimilent

C1

An adjective describing the capacity or tendency of a system, organism, or culture to absorb, integrate, and incorporate external elements into its own structure. It characterizes a process where new information or substances are transformed to become similar to the existing entity.

monofigist

C1

To portray or interpret a complex situation, narrative, or system by focusing exclusively on a single central figure or symbol. It involves the reduction of a multifaceted context into a singular figurative representation for the sake of simplified analysis or artistic emphasis.

obcapible

C1

Describing something that is easily perceived, understood, or grasped by the mind or senses. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote clarity and discernibility.

anprobery

C1

Relating to the act of probing or testing, typically used to describe an investigative or experimental approach to solving a problem. It characterizes a stage where evidence is sought or theories are tentatively explored before a final conclusion is reached.

semisanctship

C1

To accord a status of partial holiness or semi-sacred reverence to a person, object, or idea. It describes the act of treating something with significant respect and religious-like devotion without claiming it is fully divine.

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