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Definition of breathe in phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

breathe in

phrasal verb
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breathe in
  1. to take air into your lungs through your nose or mouth synonym inhale
    • I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible.
    • She breathed slowly in and out.
breathe something in
  1. to take air, smoke, etc. into your lungs through your nose or mouth
    • His illness is a result of breathing in paint fumes over many years.
    Extra Examples
    • I breathed in the scent of the lilies.
    • It's the perfect place to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery.
    • I wore a mask over my nose and mouth to avoid breathing in the dust particles.
See breathe in in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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