C2 noun #88,897 most common

aspirate

UK /ˈæs.pə.ɹɪt/ | US /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/

The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.

aspirate in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.
  • (noun) A sound produced by such a puff of air.
  • (noun) A mark of aspiration (#) used in Greek; the asper, or rough breathing.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.
  2. 2
    noun A sound produced by such a puff of air.
  3. 3
    noun A mark of aspiration (#) used in Greek; the asper, or rough breathing.
  4. 4
    verb To remove a liquid or gas by means of suction.
  5. 5
    verb To inhale so as to draw something other than air into one's lungs.
  6. 6
    verb To produce an audible puff of breath. especially following a consonant.
  7. 7
    adjective Aspirated

Synonyms

breathe in inhale inspire
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