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exhaling

Exhaling (verb) means breathing out; the -ing form of exhale. Example: “She sat quietly, inhaling and exhaling to calm her nerves.”

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Breathing out; the -ing form of exhale.
"She sat quietly, inhaling and exhaling to calm her nerves."

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In plain EnglishIn the process of breathing out.

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exhalings plural

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She sat quietly, inhaling and _____ to calm her nerves.

expire exhale emanate give forth breathe out

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What does “exhaling” mean?

The word “exhaling” means breathing out; the -ing form of exhale. In plain terms, in the process of breathing out.

How do you use “exhaling” in a sentence?

Here is “exhaling” used in a sentence: “She sat quietly, inhaling and exhaling to calm her nerves.”

What part of speech is “exhaling”?

“Exhaling” is a verb.

What is the meaning of exhaling?

"exhaling" (verb) means breathing out; the -ing form of exhale.

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