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inhale

[ɪnˈheɪl]

inhale Definition

to breathe in air, smoke, or gas.

Using inhale: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inhale" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She inhaled deeply before starting to speak.

  • Example

    The doctor told him to inhale and exhale slowly.

  • Example

    He inhaled the aroma of freshly baked bread.

  • Example

    Smoking can damage your lungs when you inhale the smoke.

inhale Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inhale

Antonyms for inhale

Phrases with inhale

  • to breathe in quickly and audibly, often as a reaction to surprise or pain

    Example

    She inhaled sharply when she saw the spider crawling on her arm.

  • to take a long, deep breath

    Example

    He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, trying to calm himself down.

  • inhale/exhale ratio

    the ratio of time spent inhaling to time spent exhaling during breathing exercises

    Example

    The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of maintaining a 1:2 inhale/exhale ratio during the practice.

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Summary: inhale in Brief

The verb 'inhale' [ɪnˈheɪl] means to breathe in air, smoke, or gas. It is often used in medical contexts, such as when a doctor instructs a patient to inhale and exhale slowly. 'Inhale' can also be used to describe taking a deep breath, as in 'He inhaled the aroma of freshly baked bread.'

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