Exhale: meaning, definitions and examples

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exhale

[ ɪksˈheɪl ]

Verb / Noun

^{Context #1 | Verb}

breathing

To exhale means to breathe out air from your lungs. It is the opposite of inhale. When you exhale, you release carbon dioxide from your body. Exhaling is a natural and necessary process for human beings and animals.

Synonyms

breathe out, expire, release.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
exhale	Use 'exhale' for a more formal or technical context, often related to breathing exercises, meditation, or medical discussions. She exhaled slowly to calm her nerves before the presentation. The doctor asked him to exhale into the machine for the lung capacity test.
breathe out	Use 'breathe out' in casual or everyday contexts when talking about the act of releasing air from the lungs. Remember to breathe out when you lift the weights. He took a deep breath and then breathed out, feeling more relaxed.
expire	Use 'expire' in a formal or sometimes poetic sense, often in medical or literary contexts. It usually refers to someone taking their last breath, so it has a solemn or negative connotation. The old man expired peacefully in his sleep. With a sigh, she closed her eyes and expired.
release	Use 'release' when indicating the act of letting something go, often related to freeing tension or emotions, not just air. She took a deep breath and released her pent-up frustration. The yoga instructor asked everyone to release their breath slowly.

Examples of usage

I took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.
After the yoga class, we were instructed to exhale deeply to relax our bodies.
She exhaled in relief after receiving good news.
I could see the cold air as I exhaled in the winter morning.
The doctor asked the patient to exhale deeply during the lung examination.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

breathing

Exhale can also be used as a noun to refer to the act of breathing out air. It is a vital part of the respiratory system and helps to expel waste gases from the body. The exhale is often followed by an inhale to continue the breathing cycle.

Synonyms

breathing out, exhalation, expiration.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
exhale	Used when someone releases air from their lungs. Commonly mentioned in breathing exercises or instructions related to relaxation. Take a deep breath and exhale slowly. She exhaled in relief after hearing the good news.
breathing out	Describes the act of letting air out of the lungs. Suitable for everyday conversations or general descriptions. He was breathing out loudly after the intense workout. The doctor instructed to breathe in and then breathe out.
expiration	Also a formal term frequently used in medical fields, referring to the process of exhaling. It can also have a negative connotation related to the end of something. He studied the mechanics of expiration during his research. The expiration of his driver's license required him to renew it.
exhalation	A more formal or technical term often used in medical or scientific contexts to describe the process of expelling air from the lungs. The device measures the volume of air during exhalation. Proper exhalation is important in pulmonary function tests.

Examples of usage

Her exhale was audible in the quiet room.
The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of a complete exhale.
After a long run, he felt the need for a deep exhale.
The doctor observed the patient's exhale to assess lung function.
With each exhale, she felt more relaxed and focused.

Translations

Translations of the word "exhale" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exalar

🇮🇳 साँस छोड़ना

🇩🇪 ausatmen

🇮🇩 menghembuskan

🇺🇦 видихати

🇵🇱 wydychać

🇯🇵 吐き出す (はきだす)

🇫🇷 expirer

🇪🇸 exhalar

🇹🇷 nefes vermek

🇰🇷 내쉬다

🇸🇦 زَفَرَ

🇨🇿 vydechnout

🇸🇰 vydýchnuť

🇨🇳 呼气 (hūqì)

🇸🇮 izdihniti

🇮🇸 anda frá sér

🇰🇿 тыныс алу

🇬🇪 ამოსუნთქვა

🇦🇿 nəfəs almaq

🇲🇽 exhalar

Etymology

The word 'exhale' has its origins in the Latin word 'exhalare,' which means 'to breathe out.' The prefix 'ex-' indicates 'out,' and 'halare' means 'to breathe.' The concept of exhaling has been essential in various cultures and practices, from ancient breathing exercises to modern medical understanding of respiration.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,868, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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