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Deep inhalation filled her lungs with air.
What does Inhalation mean?
Inhalation means breathing in.
Dictionary definition
The act of breathing air or another substance in.
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The health lesson explained inhalation and exhalation.
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In science, inhalation is part of the breathing process that brings air into the body.
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What does inhalation mean?
Inhalation means taking air into the body.
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Which word is closest in meaning to inhalation?
Breathing in is closest in meaning to inhalation.
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WordInhalation.
Partnoun.
MeaningInhalation means breathing in.
ExampleExample: Deep inhalation filled her lungs with air.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- in · huh · lay · shun
- Strongest beat
- lay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lay.
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Synonyms
Words like Inhalation
breathing inTaking air into the body.
intakeThe act of taking something in.
Antonyms
Opposite words
exhalationThe act of breathing out.
releaseLetting something out or go.
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Word family
Inhalation word family
Base word
inhalation
noun
inhalation
Base form.
verb
inhale
To breathe in.
noun
exhalation
The act of breathing out.
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