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breathing

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

The English word “breathing” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A diacritical mark indicating aspiration or lack thereof.
  2. Time to recover one's breath; hence, a delay, a spell of time.
  3. Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration.
  4. Aspiration; secret prayer.

adjective

  1. Having life; living; alive.

Etymology

From breathe + -ing.

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