bathe
bayth
Bathe (verb) means to wash yourself, or someone else, using water. Example: “She bathed the baby gently in warm water.”
verb
1
To wash yourself, or someone else, using water.
"She bathed the baby gently in warm water."
2
To swim or immerse yourself in open water for pleasure.
"They bathed in the cool river after the long hike."
3
To cover or wash something in light or liquid.
"The valley was bathed in golden evening light."
How to use bathe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo wash in water, swim for pleasure, or (figuratively) to be covered or surrounded by something like light.
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Common pairings
bathe in the sea
bathed in light
bathe a wound
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Word forms
- Plural
- bathes
- Third person singular
- bathes
- Past tense
- bathed
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Etymology
From Old English bathian, from the same ancient root as "bath."
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What does “bathe” mean?
The word “bathe” means to wash yourself, or someone else, using water. In plain terms, to wash in water, swim for pleasure, or (figuratively) to be covered or surrounded by something like light.
How do you pronounce “bathe”?
“Bathe” is pronounced bayth (/beɪð/ in IPA).
How do you use “bathe” in a sentence?
Here is “bathe” used in a sentence: “She bathed the baby gently in warm water.”
What part of speech is “bathe”?
“Bathe” is a verb.
Where does the word “bathe” come from?
The word “bathe” comes from Old English. From Old English bathian, from the same ancient root as "bath.".
Is “bathe” a common word?
“Bathe” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “bathe” have?
“Bathe” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to wash yourself, or someone else, using water.
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