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- pronunciation:
- ihn
heIl
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
inhales, inhaling, inhaled |
| definition: |
to take in by breathing; breathe in.
- antonyms:
- exhale, expire
- similar words:
- draw
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to take a breath; breathe in.
The doctor told her to inhale deeply.- antonyms:
- exhale, expire
- similar words:
- pull
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| definition 2: |
to draw tobacco smoke into the lungs while smoking.
When I had my first cigarette, I didn't inhale. |
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| derivation: |
inhalation (n.) |
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