inhale
/ɪnˈheɪl/
noun
- An act of breathing in; an inhalation.
- He took a quick inhale before diving underwater.
- The yoga instructor told the class to take a slow, deep inhale.
- With each inhale, she felt more relaxed.
verb
- To breathe air, smoke, or a substance into the lungs.
- The doctor told her to inhale the medicine from the inhaler.
- Take a deep breath and inhale slowly through your nose.
- He accidentally inhaled some dust while cleaning the attic.
- To eat or drink something very quickly and eagerly (informal).
- The kids inhaled their pizza and asked for more.
- After the long hike, he inhaled his sandwich in just a few bites.
- She was so hungry that she inhaled the entire bowl of soup.
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