English · Word Candidate

breathe

/bɹiːð/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: breathes · breathed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hít vào (hơi thở vào) và thở ra (hơi thở ra) từ phổi để lấy oxy và loại bỏ khí thải.

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hấp thụ khí cần thiết và loại bỏ khí thải theo cách tương tự.

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Verb

Fish have gills so they can breathe underwater.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “breathe” mean?

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

Is “breathe” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.