Inhale

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈheɪl/

Definitions of inhale

verb to breathe in air or another substance into the lungs

Example Sentences

A1 Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

A2 When you feel stressed, inhale deeply through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth.

B1 It is important to inhale clean air to maintain good respiratory health.

B2 Yoga practitioners often focus on proper breathing techniques, including how to inhale deeply and fully.

C1 Athletes are trained to inhale and exhale in a controlled manner to improve their performance.

C2 Meditation practices often emphasize the importance of mindful inhaling and exhaling to achieve a state of relaxation.

Examples of inhale in a Sentence

formal It is important to inhale deeply before beginning your yoga practice.

informal Make sure you inhale before you take a bite of that delicious food.

slang I need to inhale some fresh air before I lose my mind.

figurative Sometimes you just need to inhale positivity and exhale negativity.

Grammatical Forms of inhale

• past tense: inhaled
• plural: inhale
• comparative: more inhale
• superlative: most inhale
• present tense: inhale
• future tense: will inhale
• perfect tense: have inhaled
• continuous tense: is inhaling
• singular: inhales
• positive degree: inhale
• infinitive: inhale
• gerund: inhaling
• participle: inhaled

Origin and Evolution of inhale

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inhale' originated from the Latin word 'inhalare', which means 'to breathe in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inhale' has retained its original meaning of breathing in, but has also come to be associated with the act of drawing in air or other substances through the nostrils or mouth.