Inhaling: meaning, definitions and examples
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inhaling
[ ɪnˈheɪlɪŋ ]
breathing
To breathe in air or gas into the lungs.
Synonyms
breathe in, breathe out, respire.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| inhaling |
Used when taking air, gas, or smoke into the lungs. Often used in medical or health contexts.
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| breathe in |
A common phrase used in everyday speech to describe the action of taking air into the lungs.
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| breathe out |
Used to describe the action of expelling air from the lungs. Often used in relaxation or exercise contexts.
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| respire |
A more formal or scientific term for the process of breathing. Less commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Examples of usage
- He was inhaling deeply to calm his nerves.
- She was inhaling the fresh scent of the flowers.
- I could hear him inhaling sharply after running.
- The doctor instructed her to inhale slowly and deeply.
- They were inhaling the aroma of freshly baked bread.
Translations
Translations of the word "inhaling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inalação
🇮🇳 श्वास लेना
🇩🇪 Einatmen
🇮🇩 menghirup
🇺🇦 вдихання
🇵🇱 wdychanie
🇯🇵 吸入
🇫🇷 inhalation
🇪🇸 inhalación
🇹🇷 nefes alma
🇰🇷 흡입
🇸🇦 استنشاق
🇨🇿 nadechování
🇸🇰 vdychovanie
🇨🇳 吸入
🇸🇮 vdihavanje
🇮🇸 innöndun
🇰🇿 демалу
🇬🇪 შესუნთქვა
🇦🇿 nəfəs almaq
🇲🇽 inhalación
Etymology
The word 'inhale' originated from the Latin word 'inhalare', which means 'to breathe upon'. It first appeared in English in the mid-18th century. The act of inhaling is essential for the respiratory system to bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide. The process of inhalation involves the diaphragm contracting and the chest expanding to create negative pressure, allowing air to enter the lungs.
See also: inhalation, inhaler.