Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Breathing

• (n.) Respiration; the act of inhaling and exhaling air.
• (n.) Air in gentle motion.
• (n.) Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration; as, the breathings of the Spirit.
• (n.) Aspiration; secret prayer.
• (n.) Exercising; promotion of respiration.
• (n.) Utterance; communication or publicity by words.
• (n.) Breathing place; vent.
• (n.) Stop; pause; delay.
• (n.) Also, in a wider sense, the sound caused by the friction of the outgoing breath in the throat, mouth, etc., when the glottis is wide open; aspiration; the sound expressed by the letter h.
• (n.) A mark to indicate aspiration or its absence. See Rough breathing, Smooth breathing, below.
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Breathe

Synonyms of Breathing

• External Respiration
• Respiration
• Ventilation
• Breathe
• Take A Breath
• Respire
• Suspire
• Breathe
• Breathe
• Breathe
• Breathe
• Breathe
• Rest
• Breathe
• Catch One's Breath
• Take A Breather
• Breathe
• Emit
• Breathe
• Pass Off
• Eupneic
• Eupnoeic

Antonyms of Breathing

• Breathless

Homophones of Breathing