breathing
The continuous physiological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide through the lungs. It describes the act of respiration and is essential for the survival of aerobic organisms.
Exemplos
3 de 5His breathing was steady and quiet while he slept soundly.
His breathing was steady and quiet while he slept soundly.
The medical report indicated that the patient's breathing had stabilized after the administration of oxygen.
The medical report indicated that the patient's breathing had stabilized after the administration of oxygen.
I could hear some heavy breathing coming from the hallway, which gave me a bit of a fright.
I could hear some heavy breathing coming from the hallway, which gave me a bit of a fright.
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Dica de memorização
Think of the 'ing' in breathing like the 'ing' in 'living'—you need breathing to keep on living.
Quiz rápido
The yoga instructor told us that conscious _______ is the key to managing stress effectively.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: breathing
Exemplos
His breathing was steady and quiet while he slept soundly.
everydayHis breathing was steady and quiet while he slept soundly.
The medical report indicated that the patient's breathing had stabilized after the administration of oxygen.
formalThe medical report indicated that the patient's breathing had stabilized after the administration of oxygen.
I could hear some heavy breathing coming from the hallway, which gave me a bit of a fright.
informalI could hear some heavy breathing coming from the hallway, which gave me a bit of a fright.
Academic studies differentiate between the mechanical process of breathing and the cellular process of respiration.
academicAcademic studies differentiate between the mechanical process of breathing and the cellular process of respiration.
Securing this investment has finally given our startup some breathing room to focus on product development.
businessSecuring this investment has finally given our startup some breathing room to focus on product development.
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Frases Comuns
breathing room
breathing room (space or time to recover)
breathing down someone's neck
breathing down someone's neck (watching someone too closely)
living, breathing example
living, breathing example (a perfect, real-life instance)
Frequentemente confundido com
Breath is the noun for a single cycle of air, whereas breathing is the continuous process.
Breathe is the verb (the action), while breathing is the noun (the activity/process).
Notas de uso
Use 'breathing' when referring to the ongoing activity or the sound of someone respiring. It is also frequently used metaphorically in business and sports to mean 'space to maneuver'.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget the 'e' in the verb 'breathe' but include it correctly in 'breathing'. Also, avoid using 'breathing' when you mean a single 'breath' (e.g., say 'take a breath', not 'take a breathing').
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'ing' in breathing like the 'ing' in 'living'—you need breathing to keep on living.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Old English 'bræthan', which originally meant to smell, exhale, or give off an odor.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Breathing techniques are a central component of mindfulness, yoga, and meditation practices which are increasingly popular in global health contexts.
Quiz rápido
The yoga instructor told us that conscious _______ is the key to managing stress effectively.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: breathing
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