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Exhaling: meaning, definitions and examples

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exhaling

 

[ ɪkˈseɪlɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

breathing

The action of breathing out air from the lungs. Exhaling is a natural process that helps the body get rid of carbon dioxide.

Synonyms

breathe out, expire, respire out

Examples of usage

  • The yoga instructor instructed the class to focus on inhaling and exhaling deeply.
  • After running, she felt the need to exhale and catch her breath.
  • He exhaled slowly, trying to calm his nerves before the big presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

physiology

The process of expelling air from the lungs. Exhaling is essential for the exchange of gases in the respiratory system.

Synonyms

breathing out, expiration, ventilation

Examples of usage

  • During exhalation, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax to push air out of the lungs.
  • Proper breathing technique involves a balance between inhaling and exhaling.

Translations

Translations of the word "exhaling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exalando

🇮🇳 साँस छोड़ना (saans chhodna)

🇩🇪 ausatmen

🇮🇩 menghembuskan napas

🇺🇦 видихання

🇵🇱 wydychanie

🇯🇵 呼気 (kokyū)

🇫🇷 expirer

🇪🇸 exhalar

🇹🇷 nefes verme

🇰🇷 숨을 내쉬다 (sumeul naeswida)

🇸🇦 زفير (zafīr)

🇨🇿 vydechování

🇸🇰 vydychovanie

🇨🇳 呼气 (hūqì)

🇸🇮 izdihavanje

🇮🇸 anda frá sér

🇰🇿 дем шығару

🇬🇪 ამოსუნთქვა (amosuntqva)

🇦🇿 nəfəs vermək

🇲🇽 exhalar

Etymology

The word 'exhaling' originated from the Old English word 'exhalen,' which means to draw out, emit, or breathe out. The prefix 'ex-' means out, while 'hale' comes from the Old English word 'halian,' meaning to breathe. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, maintaining its fundamental meaning of breathing out air from the lungs. The concept of exhaling has been integral to human physiology and well-being since ancient times, with practices such as meditation and breathing exercises emphasizing the importance of proper exhalation for relaxation and stress relief.

See also: exhalation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,582, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.