breathing

noun
UK: /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
US: /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

  1. The process of taking air into and out of your lungs.

    1. Breathing is essential for life to get oxygen. [ ] [ ]
    2. His breathing became heavy after climbing the steep hill indicating exertion. [ ] [ ]

  2. A single act of inhaling and exhaling.

    1. Take a deep breathing to relax your body. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each breathing was a struggle as the air grew thin at high altitude, straining his lungs. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

respiration ventilation exhalation inhalation
breathing verb

  1. The continuous process of inhaling and exhaling; respiring.

    1. I was breathing fast after the run this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor checked to ensure the patient was breathing normally, assessing their health. [ ] [ ]
breathing adjective

  1. Used to describe things related to the act of inhaling and exhaling.

    1. Breathing exercises can help reduce stress. [ ] [ ]
    2. She found a breathing space in her schedule to finish the project on time. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "breathing" in English means: The process of taking air into and out of your lungs., A single act of inhaling and exhaling..

The phonetic transcription of "breathing" is /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "breathing": respiration, ventilation, exhalation, inhalation.

Example usage of "breathing": "Breathing is essential for life to get oxygen.". More examples on the page.