Meaning & use
Inhale
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To breathe in air or another substance into the lungs.
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She inhaled deeply before diving into the pool.
He inhaled the scent of fresh coffee as he entered the kitchen.
A note on using this word
In informal speech, "inhale" can also mean to eat food very quickly, as in "he inhaled his lunch."
Words with a similar meaning
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