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inhale

/ɪnˈheɪl/
English Definition
v. breathe in
中文释义
吸入,吸气
Example Sentence

Before a deep dive, the diver must inhale slowly to fill their lungs completely with air.

在深潜之前,潜水员必须缓慢吸气,使肺部完全充满空气。

Synonyms
breathe in inspire draw in
Antonyms
exhale expel
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(enter)+hale(breathe)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “inhale”?

  1. A Lose color or strength
  2. B Breathe in
  3. C To release or allow to leave
  4. D Work together
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B — Breathe in. “inhale” means breathe in.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “breathe in”?

  1. A discharge
  2. B inhale
  3. C cooperate
  4. D fade
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B — inhale. “inhale” means breathe in.

Common questions about “inhale”

What does “inhale” mean?

inhale — breathe in. In Chinese: 吸入,吸气.

How do you pronounce “inhale”?

inhale is pronounced /ɪnˈheɪl/.

How is “inhale” used in a sentence?

Before a deep dive, the diver must inhale slowly to fill their lungs completely with air. (在深潜之前,潜水员必须缓慢吸气,使肺部完全充满空气。)

What are synonyms for “inhale”?

breathe in, inspire, draw in — all close in meaning to inhale (breathe in).

What is the opposite of “inhale”?

exhale, expel — each the opposite of inhale (breathe in).

Is “inhale” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. inhale is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “inhale”?

in(enter)+hale(breathe)

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.