Breathing
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈbriː.ðɪŋ/
US
/ˈbriː.ðɪŋ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : The act or process of taking in and letting out air.
(adj) : Related to the act of breathing.
(adj) : Related to the act of breathing.
Example
"(n) : Her breathing was fast when she heard his voice."
"(n) : Heavy breathing after running shows your body is working hard to get oxygen"
"(adj) : The breathing exercises helped her relax before the exam."
Explanation
Breathing is the process of taking air into the lungs and letting it out again. It is something humans and animals do all the time to live. Breathing can be fast when you run, slow when you relax, or difficult if you are sick. It is an important sign that someone is alive.