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Bath vs. Shower

Bath

/bɑːθ/

An activity where a person cleans themselves by immersing in water

Examples:

I took a bath.The bath was relaxing and warm.

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This word has no antonyms

Shower

/ˈʃaʊə/

A device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body

Examples:

She takes a shower every morning.The heavy rain felt like a shower.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

A bath involves immersion in water, while a shower involves standing under a spray of water.
Bath typically refers to a tub where you soak, whereas shower refers to an enclosed space where water falls from above.
In a bath, you usually sit or lie down, but in a shower, you stand up.
A bath can be more relaxing and time-consuming than a quick shower.
Shower uses less water on average compared to a bath, making it more eco-friendly.

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