BATH vs. BATHE
09 / 07 / 2013
BATH vs. BATHE: meaning and examples
Good morning!
Today we are going to explain the meaning and pronunciation of two words that are often confused.
Today's First Word is: BATH (noun)
Meaning: a large receptacle of water used for washing someone; or, the act of washing.
Example 1:
We give our baby a bath every evening before dinner.
Example 2:
My grandmother got rid of her bath and installed a shower in its place because it was safer for her.
Today's Second Word is: TO BATHE (verb)
It means: to wash oneself, often in a large receptacle of water.
Example 3:
During summer, the children bathe in the river behind their garden.
Example 4:
He bathes once or twice a day when there is hot weather. It helps him cool down.
You may know the word to sunbathe. It means to lie in the sun until you get a sun tan. It's like taking a bath with sun, instead of water.
Have a pleasant day!
Today we are going to explain the meaning and pronunciation of two words that are often confused.
Today's First Word is: BATH (noun)
Meaning: a large receptacle of water used for washing someone; or, the act of washing.
Example 1:
We give our baby a bath every evening before dinner.
Example 2:
My grandmother got rid of her bath and installed a shower in its place because it was safer for her.
Today's Second Word is: TO BATHE (verb)
It means: to wash oneself, often in a large receptacle of water.
Example 3:
During summer, the children bathe in the river behind their garden.
Example 4:
He bathes once or twice a day when there is hot weather. It helps him cool down.
You may know the word to sunbathe. It means to lie in the sun until you get a sun tan. It's like taking a bath with sun, instead of water.
Have a pleasant day!
