exhale — to breathe out air from the lungs
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to breathe out air from the lungs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsheɪl/
Korean meaning: 숨을 내쉬다, 날숨을 쉬다
Korean pronunciation: 익**스헤**일
Example Sentences
- The yoga instructor told everyone to exhale their Monday blues away.
- After holding his breath underwater for two minutes, he finally surfaced and exhaled dramatically.
- The old chimney continued to exhale black smoke like a chain-smoking grandfather.
exhale
VERB//ɪkˈsheɪl//
to breathe out air from the lungs
to breathe out air from the lungs
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Origin
From Latin 'exhalare', composed of the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'halare' (to breathe). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of breathing air out from the lungs.
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“The yoga instructor told everyone to exhale their Monday blues away.”
“After holding his breath underwater for two minutes, he finally surfaced and exhaled dramatically.”
“The old chimney continued to exhale black smoke like a chain-smoking grandfather.”
“She exhaled relief when she found her lost car keys in the refrigerator.”
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