What's the Difference Between 'Bath' and 'Bathe'?

In this blog post we look at when to use bath and when to use bathe.

'Bath' or 'Bathe'?

Bath and bathe are two words that are often confused because they are pronounced similarly and have related meanings. However, they have different spelling and different uses.

Bath is a noun that refers to a process of washing oneself, usually by immersing the body in water. It can also refer to a container or tub in which a person can wash themselves, or to the act of filling such a container with water.

Bathe is a verb that means to wash oneself, usually by immersing the body in water. It can also refer to the act of washing something, such as an animal or a wound.

Here are a few examples of sentences illustrating the use the words "bath" and "bathe" correctly:

  • "I'm going to take a bath before bed." (bath: a process of washing oneself)

  • "The bath tub was so deep, I had to use a step ladder to get in." (bath: a container or tub in which a person can wash themselves)

  • "She filled the bath tub with hot water and bubble bath." (bath: the act of filling a container with water)

  • "I'm going to bathe the dog before it comes inside." (bathe: the act of washing something)

  • "She bathed the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection." (bathe: the act of washing something)

Examples of Bath in a Sentence

Here are some example sentences using the word “bath”:

  1. "I'm going to take a bath and relax for a bit."

  2. "She filled the bath tub with hot water and Epsom salts."

  3. "The bath tub was so small, I couldn't even stretch out my legs."

  4. "I love taking long, hot baths to relax after a long day."

  5. "The bathroom was filled with steam from the hot bath."

  6. "I'm going to run a bath and see if I can't soak away this headache."

  7. "He filled the bath tub with cold water and ice to cool down after his workout."

  8. "I can't wait to take a bubble bath and unwind."

  9. "The bath tub was so old, it was starting to rust."

  10. "She added lavender essential oil to the bath water to help her relax."

Examples of Bathe in a Sentence

Here are some example sentences using the word “bathe”:

  1. "I'm going to bathe the baby before bed."

  2. "She bathed the wound with hydrogen peroxide to help prevent infection."

  3. "I need to bathe the dog before it comes inside."

  4. "She bathed the plant with water to help it grow."

  5. "I'm going to bathe and get ready for bed."

  6. "He bathed the horse with a hose to get rid of the dirt and sweat."

  7. "I love taking long, hot showers to bathe and relax."

  8. "She bathed the cat with a special shampoo to help control its shedding."

  9. "I'm going to bathe and put on my pajamas."

  10. "He bathed the cut with rubbing alcohol to kill any bacteria."


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