The word breath is a noun. Breath rhymes with death.
We take a breath when we pull air into our lungs. We puff out a breath when we blow on birthday candles. Use the word breath when talking about a thing – the air that goes in and out of our lungs.
The word breathe is a verb. Breathe has the same vowel sound as leave. Use the word breathe to show action.
Every time we draw air into our lungs, we breathe. We breathe when we take a breath.
Breath and breathe are very similar words. Breath is a thing. Breathe shows action.
▶Now you try it. Use either breath or breathe in this blank. I always ____ hard when I run. Did you pick the word that shows action? Good for you!