Spell Bee Word: breathes

Basic Details

Word: Breathes

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To take air into the body and let it out again, usually through the lungs.

Synonyms: Inhales, exhales, respire

Antonyms: Suffocates, stops breathing

Idioms and Phrases

1. Breathe easy: To relax or feel relieved. Example: "After hearing the good news, I can finally breathe easy."
2. Breathe new life: To revitalize or refresh something. Example: "The new manager decided to breathe new life into the team with exciting projects."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Every time I run, I need to take deep breaths so my body can get enough oxygen.

Example 2: The doctor told her to breathe slowly to help calm her nerves.

Example 3: It’s essential for all living creatures to breathe in order to survive.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the average person takes about 20,000 breaths each day? That’s around 12 to 20 breaths per minute!

Famous Quote

"To be able to breathe is a miracle; if only we can appreciate our breath." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "breathes" mean?

a) To jump
b) To take in and let out air
c) To walk
d) To sing

Answer: b) To take in and let out air

2. Which of these is a synonym of "breathes"?

a) Runs
b) Jumps
c) Inhales
d) Eats

Answer: c) Inhales

3. What is an antonym of "breathes"?

a) Exhales
b) Suffocates
c) Inhales
d) Respires

Answer: b) Suffocates

4. Which sentence uses "breathes" correctly?

a) The fish breathes underwater.
b) The car breathes down the street.
c) The child breathes loudly while reading.
d) The sun breathes warmth to the earth.

Answer: a) The fish breathes underwater.

5. What does the idiom "breathe new life" mean?

a) To become tired
b) To become younger
c) To revitalize something
d) To stop breathing

Answer: c) To revitalize something