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inhale

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈheɪl/

Forms: inhaling, inhaled

inhale means: To take air, smoke, or another substance into your lungs through your nose or mouth.

verb

BREATHE INB2

To take air, smoke, or another substance into your lungs through your nose or mouth.

  • Inhale slowly and relax.
  • He inhaled smoke during the fire.
  • Try to inhale deeply before you speak.

How to use it: inhale through your nose/mouth (Inhale through your nose, then breathe out slowly.)

Similar words: breathe in

Opposites: exhale

Common phrases: inhale deeply, inhale smoke, inhale through something

Questions about inhale

What does inhale mean?

To take air, smoke, or another substance into your lungs through your nose or mouth.

What is inhale in other languages?

Türkçe: nefes almak · Español: inhalar · Français: inspirer · Deutsch: einatmen · Italiano: inspirare · 日本語: 吸い込む

How do you pronounce inhale?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈheɪl/.

How do you use inhale in a sentence?

Inhale slowly and relax. He inhaled smoke during the fire.

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