inhale (/ɪnˈheɪl/)
verb · Intermediate · Body & Health
🔊 /ɪnˈheɪl/
Meaning
Meaning: breathe air or smoke in
To breathe air, smoke, or a smell into the lungs. It is the opposite of ‘exhale’.
Examples
🗣 Inhale deeply through your nose.
Etymology
From Latin ‘inhalare’, from ‘in-‘ (in) and ‘halare’ (to breathe).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in health, yoga, and medical instructions.
Tags: body, lungs