breathe out

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To expel air from the lungs: The act of letting air out of the lungs through the nose or mouth.
    • To emit or release something as if by breathing: To send something out gently or steadily.
Usage
  • The verb "breathe out" is used to describe the exhalation phase of breathing. It is often used in contexts involving relaxation, exercise, or specific instructions.
  • It is typically followed by an adverb (e.g., slowly, deeply) or a prepositional phrase (e.g., into the microphone).
  • Example Instruction:
Examples
  • Basic Physical Action:
    • After taking a deep breath, she began to breathe out.
    • The doctor asked the patient to breathe out completely so he could listen to her lungs.
  • In Specific Contexts:
    • During meditation, it's important to breathe out all your tension.
    • The singer must learn to breathe out steadily to hold a long note.
Advanced Usage
  • "breathe out a sigh": To release a sigh.
    • He breathed out a sigh of relief when he heard the good news.
  • Figurative Use: To express or release something intangible.
    • The old fireplace seemed to breathe out warmth and comfort into the room.
Variants and Related Words
  • Exhale (verb): A direct synonym, often used in more formal or technical contexts.
    • Exhale slowly during this yoga pose.
  • Outbreath (noun): The act or instance of breathing out.
    • Each outbreath should be longer than the inbreath.
Synonyms
  • Expel air: To force air out.
  • Blow out: To exhale with force, often for a specific purpose (e.g., blow out a candle).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Breathe out on: To exhale directed onto something.
    • He breathed out on the window, fogging up the glass.
Related Idioms
  • Breathe one's last: A euphemism for dying, which involves a final exhalation.
    • The old soldier breathed his last surrounded by family.
Verb
  1. expel air
    • Exhale when you lift the weight

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