in
hale
Third Person
inhales
Present Participle
inhaling
Past Tense
inhaled
Past Participle
inhaled
1
to take air or substances into the lungs by breathing in
- The swimmer took a deep breath and prepared to inhale before diving into the pool.
- During yoga practice, participants are instructed to inhale deeply through the nose and exhale slowly through the mouth.
- She inhaled deeply, enjoying the fresh mountain air.
- The runner inhaled quickly, trying to catch his breath.
- He inhaled sharply when he saw the unexpected news.
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2
to take air, gas, or vapor into the lungs through the nose or mouth
transitive
- The doctor advised the patient to inhale the medication vapor deeply into their lungs for maximum effectiveness.
- As she stepped outside, she couldn't help but inhale the crisp, fresh air of the forest.
- Smokers often inhale harmful chemicals and toxins along with the nicotine present in cigarette smoke.
- She inhaled the scent of the flowers, enjoying their fragrance.
- He inhaled the smoke from the campfire, enjoying the outdoors.
3
to eat something very quickly and with little effort, often implying hunger or greediness
transitive
- I hadn’t eaten all day, so I inhaled the pizza without even thinking.
- She was so hungry that she inhaled her sandwich in just a few bites.
- The kids inhaled the popcorn as soon as the movie started.
- After practice, he inhaled two burgers in record time.
- He inhaled the dessert before anyone else could get a taste.