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- DictionaryBreathe/brēT͟H/
verb
- 1. take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process: "breathe in through your nose"
to move air or something else into and out of the lungs: breathe (something) in The doctor told me to breathe in and hold it for three seconds. Breathing in just a small amount of the gas can cause serious damage. breathe (something) out The instructor told us to take a deep breath and then breathe out slowly.
May 18, 2020 · Summary. Breathing is usually an unconscious process. However, there are some optimal ways to breathe to benefit a person’s health. This article looks at what happens inside a person’s body...
1. a. : air filled with a fragrance or odor. b. : a slight indication : suggestion. the faintest breath of scandal. 2. a. : the faculty of breathing. recovering his breath after the race. b. : an act of breathing. fought to the last breath. c. : opportunity or time to breathe : respite. 3. : a slight breeze. 4. a.
Check pronunciation: breathe. Definition of breathe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Britannica Dictionary definition of BREATHE. 1. : to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale. [no object] Relax and breathe deeply. He was breathing hard from running. The patient suddenly stopped breathing. I can hardly breathe with all this smoke. [+ object] He wants to live where he can breathe clean/fresh air. 2.
noun. uk / breθ / us / breθ / Add to word list. B1 [ U ] the air that goes into and out of your lungs: out of breath He burst into the room, red-faced and out of breath (= unable to breathe comfortably because of tiredness or excitement). short of breath She was dizzy and short of breath (= unable to breathe in enough air).
verb. /brið/ Verb Forms. air/breath. [intransitive, transitive] to take air into your lungs and send it out again through your nose or mouth He breathed deeply before speaking again. The air was so cold we could hardly breathe. She was beginning to breathe more easily.
