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Breathing - English meaning

ˈbriː.ðɪŋ

Breathing – definitions in English dictionary

noun

The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Usage examples:

His breathing was shallow
noun

A sign in greek (῾ or ᾿) indicating the presence of an aspirate (rough breathing) or the absence of an aspirate (smooth breathing) at the beginning of a word.

Usage examples:

Greek was very like latin with the added burden of a new alphabet to learn, with breathings and sub…
verb

Take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process.

Usage examples:

She was breathing deeply

Synonims:

Inhale and exhaleRespireDraw breathPuffPantBlowGaspWheezeInspireExpireSuspire
noun

The act or process of taking air into your lungs and releasing it

Usage examples:

Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing., she lay awake listening to her sister's steady …

Breathing translation into English

Breathing: translate from English into Chinese

Translate breathing into Chinese (Simplified)}
呼吸, 呼吸的

Breathing: translate from English into Dutch

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Ademen, Ademhaling, Adem, Levend, Lichaamsbeweging

Breathing: translate from English into French

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Respiration, Souffle, Aspiration, Haleine

Breathing: translate from English into German

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Atmung, Atmen, Atem

Breathing: translate from English into Hindi

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सांस लेना, श्वसन, साँस लेने का, प्राणत्व

Breathing: translate from English into Italian

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Respirazione, Respiro

Breathing: translate from English into Korean

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호흡, 숨쉬는, 호흡법, 숨쉬는 동안, 부동, 숨을 불어넣음

Breathing: translate from English into Russian

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Дыхание, Дышащий, Живой, Придыхание, Легкое дуновение, Дышащий жизнью, Словно живой

Breathing: translate from English into Spanish

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Respiración, Resuello, Espíritu

Word origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘exhale, steam’): from breath.

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Breathing – similar words

breath

breθ

noun

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs.

Usage examples:

I was gasping for breath
noun

The air that you take into and let out of your lungs

Usage examples:

[ c usually sing ] she drew/took a deep breath., [ u ] he seemed a little out of breath (= to be br…
noun

The air that goes into and out of your lungs

Usage examples:

Out of breath he burst into the room, red-faced and out of breath (= unable to breathe comfortably …
Breath - all meanings in English

Breathing synonims

blow

bləʊ

verb

(of wind) move creating an air current.

Usage examples:

A cold breeze was blowing in off the sea
noun

A strong wind.

Usage examples:

We're in for a bit of a blow
noun

A powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object.

Usage examples:

He received a blow to the skull
Blow - all meanings in English

expire

ɪkˈspaɪər

verb

(of a document, authorization, or agreement) come to the end of the period of validity.

Usage examples:

His driving licence expired
verb

(of something that lasts for a fixed length of time) to end or stop being in use

Usage examples:

My passport will expire next year.
verb

To come to an end after a fixed length of time

Usage examples:

A contract/lease/licence expires, this offer expires on 31 march 2012., set/scheduled/due to expire…
Expire - all meanings in English

gasp

ɡɑːsp

verb

Catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment.

Usage examples:

A woman gasped in horror at the sight of him
noun

A convulsive catching of breath.

Usage examples:

His breath was coming in gasps
verb

To take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock

Usage examples:

Gasp in when she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise., [ + speech ] "help me!" h…
Gasp - all meanings in English

inspire

verb

Fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Usage examples:

His philosophy inspired a later generation of environmentalists
verb

Serve as the inciting cause of

Inspire - all meanings in English

pant

verb

Breathe with short, quick breaths, typically from exertion or excitement.

Usage examples:

He was panting when he reached the top
noun

A short, quick breath.

Usage examples:

Robyn was breathing rather fast, in shallow pants
noun

Underpants or knickers.

Pant - all meanings in English

puff

noun

A short, explosive burst of breath or wind.

Usage examples:

A puff of wind swung the weathercock round
verb

Breathe in repeated short gasps.

Usage examples:

Exercises that make you puff
Puff - all meanings in English

respire

verb

Breathe.

Usage examples:

He lay back, respiring deeply
verb

To breathe

Respire - all meanings in English

suspire

verb

Breathe.

Usage examples:

We only live, only suspire consumed by either fire or fire
Suspire - all meanings in English

wheeze

verb

Breathe with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, as a result of obstruction in the air passages.

Usage examples:

The illness often leaves her wheezing
noun

A wheezing sound.

Usage examples:

I talk with a wheeze
verb

To make a noise while breathing because of some breathing difficulty

Usage examples:

Since i started exercising regularly, i no longer wheeze when i run for a train.
Wheeze - all meanings in English

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