Inhaling - English meaning

verb

Catch one's breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment.

Usage examples:

A woman gasped in horror at the sight of him

noun

A convulsive catching of breath.

Usage examples:

His breath was coming in gasps

verb

Swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls, often audibly.

Usage examples:

He gulped down the last of his coffee

noun

An act of gulping food or drink.

Usage examples:

She finished her drink in one gulp

verb

To eat or drink food or liquid quickly by swallowing it in large amounts

Usage examples:

[ t ] ray gulped the last of his coffee and pushed back his chair., [ i ] "i find this a very confu…

verb

Breathe in or absorb.

Usage examples:

He felt himself inbreathing power from on high

verb

Fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Usage examples:

His philosophy inspired a later generation of environmentalists

verb

Serve as the inciting cause of

phrasal verb

Involve someone in something without their choosing.

Usage examples:

We were sucked in by his charm and good looks

phrasal verb

To pull the muscles of your stomach or cheeks inwards, especially to try to make yourself appear thinner

Usage examples:

I walked past them in my swimming costume, sucking my tummy in as hard as i could.