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单词 inhaling
释义

inhale

verb

in·​hale in-ˈhāl How to pronounce inhale (audio)
inhaled; inhaling

transitive verb

1
: to draw in by breathing
2
: to take in eagerly or greedily
inhaled about four meals at once Ring Lardner

intransitive verb

: to breathe in
inhale
in-ˈhāl How to pronounce inhale (audio)
ˈin-ˌhāl
noun

Synonyms

  • bolt
  • cram
  • devour
  • glut [archaic]
  • gobble
  • gorge
  • gormandize
  • gulp
  • ingurgitate
  • raven
  • scarf
  • scoff
  • slop
  • wolf
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Example Sentences

This medicine can now be inhaled. She inhaled the fresh country air. He inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, trying to relax. After inhaling their dinner, the children ran out the door without even saying goodbye.
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Word History

Etymology

in- + exhale

First Known Use

1725, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

inhale

verb

in·​hale in-ˈhāl How to pronounce inhale (audio)
inhaled; inhaling
1
: to draw in by breathing
I inhaled the fresh air.
2
: to breathe in

Medical Definition

inhale

verb

in·​hale in-ˈhā(ə)l How to pronounce inhale (audio)
inhaled; inhaling

transitive verb

: to draw in by breathing

intransitive verb

: to breathe in

inhaling

verb

present participle of inhale
as in devouring
to swallow or eat greedily inhaled the doughnuts so quickly that you would have missed it if you blinked

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • devouring
  • gulping
  • cramming
  • scarfing
  • gobbling
  • scoffing
  • wolfing
  • gorging
  • glutting
  • slopping
  • ravening
  • gormandizing
  • ingurgitating
  • swilling
  • bolting
  • overeating
  • pigging out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • picking
  • nibbling
  • pecking
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