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Rule "the + verb"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the + verb
Message: The word 'breathe' is a verb. Did you mean the noun <suggestion>breath</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/verbs-as-nouns/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • They were out of their breathe.
    Correction suggestion: breath
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Let's breathe the fresh air.
  • Did the other respond?
  • Will the other respond?
ID: PREPOSITION_VERB [36]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)