breathing

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.
To inhale (a gas) to sustain life.
To live.
To draw something into the lungs.
To expel air from the lungs, exhale.
The act of respiration; a single instance of this.
A diacritical mark indicating aspiration or lack thereof.
Time to recover one's breath; hence, a delay, a spell of time.
Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration.
Aspiration; secret prayer.

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