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Meaning of Breathe
The primary meaning of the word "breathe" is to take air into the lungs and then expel it, or to be alive and have life.
Definitions
- To take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular bodily function
- * To be alive and have life, or to exist in a state of being
- * To utter or produce a sound, especially softly or with difficulty
Etymology of Breathe
The word "breathe" comes from Old English "brēþan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "breþan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "breh-" meaning "to swell" or "to blow"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of inhaling and exhaling air, as well as to convey a sense of being alive or existing
Example Uses
- She took a deep breath and began to breathe slowly and steadily
- * The patient was having trouble breathing and needed oxygen therapy
- * The fresh air was invigorating and helped me breathe more easily