breathe out

verb

Pronunciation: /briːð aʊt/

Definition

Expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth.

Examples

• The yoga instructor told the class to breathe out slowly as they lowered their arms.

• You should breathe out when you are lifting the heavy weight to avoid straining yourself.

• She had to breathe out to fit into the tight dress.

How to Use breathe out

breathe out [something] (collocation)

To release a specific substance or feeling through breath. — "He breathed out a cloud of smoke."

breathe out slowly (collocation)

To perform the action with controlled speed. — "Try to breathe out slowly to calm your heart rate."

Synonyms of breathe out

Words with a similar meaning to breathe out:

• exhale
• expel

Antonyms of breathe out

Words with the opposite meaning to breathe out:

• breathe in
• inhale

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