Take a deep breath.

Meaning: This means to breathe in a lot of air.

Choice of Words: Take is a verb that means to grasp or hold something. Deep is an adjective that describes something as being of great depth or intensity. Breath is a noun that refers to the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration. When you put them together, "Take a deep breath" means to grasp or hold a great depth or intensity of air in respiration.

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Inhale deeply.

Meaning: This also means to fill your lungs with as much air as you can. It's like saying, Take a big breath in.

Choice of Words: The word Inhale means to breathe in or take air into your lungs. Deeply means far or extending a long way. When you put them together, "Inhale deeply" means to breathe in as much air as you can.

Fill your lungs with air.

Meaning: This is another way to say take a deep breath. It means to fill your lungs with as much air as you can.

Choice of Words: The word Fill means to make something full or complete. Lungs are the organs in your chest that help you breathe. Air is the invisible gas that we breathe. When you put them together, "Fill your lungs with air" means to take in as much air as you can.

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