breathe in
A2 neutral separable both
In simple words
to pull air into your body through your nose or mouth
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
to draw air into your lungs
"Breathe in slowly through your nose."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
neutral
to take in a smell, atmosphere, or experience deeply
"She stood on the balcony and breathed in the sea air."
Grammar: mixed
Usage notes
Very common in health, meditation, and everyday instructions. Often paired with 'breathe out'.
Commonly used with
air deeply slowly smoke fresh air scent
Forms
Base
breathe in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
breathes in
he/she/it
Past simple
breathed in
yesterday
Past participle
breathed in
have + pp
-ing form
breathing in
continuous
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