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Exam: IELTS

breath

IPA: /brɛθ/

KK: /brɛθ/

noun

Definition: The air that is taken into or expelled from the lungs when breathing; a single act of inhaling or exhaling.

Example: She took a deep breath before speaking in front of the crowd.

breathability

IPA: //ˌbrɛθəˈbɪləti//

KK: /ˈbrɛθəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of a material that allows air and moisture to pass through it, making it comfortable to wear or use.

Example: The breathability of the fabric makes it perfect for summer clothing.

breathable

IPA: /ˈbrɛθə.bəl/

KK: /ˈbrɛθəbl/

adjective

Definition: Allowing air to pass through easily, making it suitable for breathing or comfortable to wear.

Example: The jacket is made of a breathable material that keeps you cool during exercise.

breathe

IPA: /briːð/

KK: /briz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take air into the lungs and let it out again; to inhale and exhale.

Example: After running, I needed a moment to breathe and catch my breath.

transitive verb

Definition: To take in air and let it out through the lungs, or to allow someone or something to rest and recover their breath.

Example: After running for a while, I needed to breathe deeply to catch my breath.

breathing

IPA: /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbrithɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of taking air into the lungs and then letting it out, which is essential for life.

Example: Breathing is an automatic process that we do without thinking.

breathless

IPA: /ˈbrɛθləs/

KK: /ˈbrɛθləs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to breathe easily, often because of excitement or physical exertion; can also describe a situation that is very exciting or tense.

Example: After running up the hill, I was completely breathless and needed to catch my breath.

breathlessly

IPA: /ˈbrɛθləsli/

KK: /ˈbrɛθləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you are very excited or out of breath, often because of running or being very active.

Example: She spoke breathlessly after running up the hill.

breathlessness

IPA: /ˈbrɛθləsnəs/

KK: /ˈbrɛθləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having difficulty breathing or feeling like you cannot get enough air.

Example: After running up the hill, I experienced breathlessness and needed to sit down for a moment.

breathtaking

IPA: /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing great admiration or excitement; extremely impressive or beautiful.

Example: The view from the mountain was absolutely breathtaking.

breathtakingly

IPA: /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋli/

KK: /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely impressive or beautiful, causing a feeling of awe or wonder.

Example: The view from the mountain was breathtakingly beautiful at sunset.

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