B1noun 2K

Breathing

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbriːðɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbriːðɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Breathing

the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

In simple words: The act of taking air into and out of your lungs.

Breathing in a sentence

• Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep.
• Deep breathing exercises will help you relax.
• Heavy *(= loud)* breathing was all I could hear.
• Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus went into the house.
• The drug is used to treat breathing difficulties caused by asthma.
• Are you having difficulty in breathing?
• His breathing was uneven, and he could hardly speak.
• Loosen any tight clothing that may be restricting their breathing.
• The city's poor air quality is putting more and more children in hospital with breathing problems.

How to use Breathing

Used in both everyday conversation and more serious contexts. Not typically used in slang. Can describe both voluntary and involuntary actions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of inhaling and exhaling like a 'breath-ing' rhythm.

Related words

Collocations with Breathing

• deep
• shallow
• controlled
• control
• regulate
• quicken
• slow
• slow down
• apparatus
• difficulties
• problems

Synonyms for Breathing

• inhaling
• exhaling
• respiring
• ventilating

Opposites of Breathing

• suffocation
• asphyxiation

Common mistakes with Breathing

• Confusing 'breathing' as a noun with 'breathe', which is a verb.
• Using 'breathing' when referring to a breath, which is a single instance of drawing air.
• Incorrectly spelling it as 'breething'.

Frequently asked questions about Breathing

What does Breathing mean?

The act of taking air into and out of your lungs.

What is the definition of Breathing?

the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again

How do you use Breathing in a sentence?

Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep.

Can you give another example of Breathing?

Deep breathing exercises will help you relax.

What are synonyms for Breathing?

Common alternatives include inhaling, exhaling, respiring, ventilating.

What is the opposite of Breathing?

Opposite meanings include suffocation, asphyxiation.

What words go with Breathing?

It commonly pairs with deep, shallow, controlled, control, regulate, quicken, slow, slow down, apparatus, difficulties, problems.

What are common mistakes when using Breathing?

Confusing 'breathing' as a noun with 'breathe', which is a verb. Using 'breathing' when referring to a breath, which is a single instance of drawing air. Incorrectly spelling it as 'breething'.

How do you pronounce Breathing?

US: /["/ˈbriːðɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbriːðɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Breathing?

Used in both everyday conversation and more serious contexts. Not typically used in slang. Can describe both voluntary and involuntary actions.

What CEFR level is Breathing?

"Breathing" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.