breathed
word · lemma: breathe
Definition
The past tense of 'breathe'; to have taken air into and out of the lungs. It can also mean to have paused or relaxed briefly.
Usage & Nuances
Modal, past simple form. Common with adverbs: 'breathed deeply', 'breathed heavily'. Can be literal (about air) or figurative ('she finally breathed a sigh of relief'). Only use for past actions; present is 'breathe'.
Spanish: respiróPortuguese (BR): respirouPortuguese (PT): respirouChinese (Simplified): 呼吸了Chinese (Traditional): 呼吸了Hindi: सांस लीArabic: تنفسBengali: শ্বাস নিয়েছিল - শ্বাস গ্রহণ করেছিলRussian: дышал - вздохнулJapanese: 息をした - 呼吸したVietnamese: đã thởKorean: 숨쉬었다 - 숨을 내쉬었다Turkish: nefes aldıUrdu: سانس لیIndonesian: menghirup - bernapas
Example Sentences
She breathed quietly while she slept.
basic
The doctor asked if he had breathed normally.
basic
He breathed in the fresh mountain air.
basic
She finally breathed a sigh of relief after the exam was over.
natural
He breathed heavily after running up the stairs.
natural
Everyone breathed easier once the storm had passed.
natural