Meaning & Definition of word "Breathed"
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Breathed
/brēðd/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of breathe; to have drawn air into the lungs and expelled it.
- Example: After a long run, she breathed heavily as she tried to catch her breath.
- 2. To express a thought or feeling in words.
- Example: He breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the good news.
- 3. To allow air to pass in and out of the lungs.
- Example: The baby breathed softly while sleeping in his crib.
- 4. To expel air from the lungs; to inhale and exhale.
- Example: She breathed deeply before starting her speech to calm her nerves.
Etymology
From Old English 'brēathan', akin to Old High German 'prēdan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
breathe life into:
To revitalize or bring energy to something.
breathe easy:
To feel relieved.
to breathe one's last:
To die.
Related Words
breathe:
To take air into the lungs.
breath:
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs.
breathable:
Capable of being breathed; not toxic.
Slang Meanings of breathed
Meaning: To chill or relax.
Example Sentence: After that long meeting, I just need to breathe.
Meaning: To talk about something casually.
Example Sentence: Let's breathe about our weekend plans.