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Bath vs. Bathe

Bath

/bɑːθ/
An activity where a person cleans themselves by immersing in water

Examples:

Martin no longer took his cold baths.She looked around frantically and grabbed a large bath towel."No, but there's a bath on the second floor."

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This word has no antonyms

Bathe

/beɪð/
To wash someone or something in a large amount of water

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Bath is a noun and refers to the act of washing yourself in water, usually in a bathtub.
  • Bathe is a verb and means to wash yourself or someone else in water.
  • You take a bath when you immerse yourself in water for cleaning or relaxation.
  • You bathe when you are actively washing yourself or someone else.
  • Remember bath happens in a tub & bathe is the action of cleaning.
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