noun
breathing
BREE-thihng
noun
1
The process of drawing air into and out of the lungs.
"The instructor guided them through slow, controlled breathing."
adj
1
Alive; living.
"Every breathing creature in the forest fell silent."
How to Use Breathing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of taking air in and out — or, as an adjective, simply "alive."
Common pairings
deep breathing
breathing exercises
breathing space
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