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UK//haʊ ɪz hi stɪl ˈbriːðɪŋ//US//haʊ ɪz hi stɪl ˈbriːðɪŋ//

Meaning of How is he still breathing

A rhetorical question expressing disbelief about someone's continued survival.

In simple words: A way to ask how someone is still alive and well.

How is he still breathing in a sentence

  • After the accident, I wondered, how is he still breathing?
  • I can't believe it! How is he still breathing after everything?
  • During the race, he fell multiple times, and people wondered, how is he still breathing?

How to use How is he still breathing

Commonly used in casual conversation. Can imply disbelief or surprise at someone's resilience or survival in difficult situations.

Grammar pattern

question format

Memory hint

Think about someone who should be unlikely to survive but is doing surprisingly well.

Related words

Collocations with How is he still breathing

  • still breathing
  • how is he
  • surviving against odds

Synonyms for How is he still breathing

  • How is he alive?
  • How is he okay?
  • How is he functioning?
  • How is he still here?

Common mistakes with How is he still breathing

  • Confused with 'How can he still breathe?' - less common use.
  • Using it in overly formal settings - it’s too informal for that.
  • Misusing it without context - should follow a surprising statement.

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Frequently asked questions about How is he still breathing

What does How is he still breathing mean?

A way to ask how someone is still alive and well.

What is the definition of How is he still breathing?

A rhetorical question expressing disbelief about someone's continued survival.

How do you use How is he still breathing in a sentence?

After the accident, I wondered, how is he still breathing?

Can you give another example of How is he still breathing?

I can't believe it! How is he still breathing after everything?

What are synonyms for How is he still breathing?

Common alternatives include How is he alive?, How is he okay?, How is he functioning?, How is he still here?.

What words go with How is he still breathing?

It commonly pairs with still breathing, how is he, surviving against odds.

What are common mistakes when using How is he still breathing?

Confused with 'How can he still breathe?' - less common use. Using it in overly formal settings - it’s too informal for that. Misusing it without context - should follow a surprising statement.

How do you pronounce How is he still breathing?

US: //haʊ ɪz hi stɪl ˈbriːðɪŋ//, UK: //haʊ ɪz hi stɪl ˈbriːðɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is How is he still breathing formal or informal?

"How is he still breathing" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use How is he still breathing?

Commonly used in casual conversation. Can imply disbelief or surprise at someone's resilience or survival in difficult situations.