Breathing

Pronunciation: /ˈbriːð/

Breathing (verb)

  1. To take air into your lungs and let it out again.
  2. To allow air to move freely in and out of something.
  3. To take a short break to relax or calm down.

Examples

  • She tried to breathe deeply to calm herself.
  • He found it hard to breathe in the crowded room.

Common collocations: breathe deeply, breathe heavily, breathe easily, let air breathe, allow to breathe

Synonyms of Breathing

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Breathing

  • — when discussing the inability to breathe