breathe in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Inhale air
Why “in”? Something moves inward or becomes hidden. Air enters the body, and ideas or experiences enter the mind.
“Breathe in deeply through your nose.”
“Breathe in before you dive.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
draw in
Same in pattern: absorption
Pull inward (breath, attention)
drink in
Same in pattern: absorption
Absorb a sight or experience eagerly
go in
Same in pattern: absorption
Enter a place; (of the sun, moon or stars) become hidden behind clouds; Be understood or accepted into the mind
rub in
Same in pattern: absorption
Rub a substance until the surface absorbs it
sink in
Same in pattern: absorption
Be gradually understood and absorbed
soak in
Same in pattern: absorption
Absorb fully
suck in
Same in pattern: absorption
Pull inward by suction or attraction
take in
Same in pattern: absorption
Understand and absorb information; Deceive or cheat; Alter clothing to make smaller
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