breathing — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

breathing (/ˈbriːðɪŋ/)

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🔊 /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

Meaning

Meaning: the act of taking air in and out

The process or action of moving air in and out of the lungs. It can also describe the sound or pattern of this action.

Examples

🗣 Her breathing became calm after the exercise.

Etymology

The gerund form of the verb ‘breathe’, from Old English ‘brǣth’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in health, meditation, and medical settings to describe respiratory patterns.

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Tags: body, lungs

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