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breathing

/brɛθɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does breathing mean?

verb

The act of taking air into the lungs and expelling it out again, or the process of inhaling and exhaling air. The process of inhaling and exhaling air in order to sustain life.

Example

"She took a deep breath before speaking in front of the audience."

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