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Suck In for Dummies

verb


What does Suck In really mean?

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Alright, so when we talk about "sucking in," we are talking about when something gets pulled or drawn inwards. You can think of it like how when you drink through a straw, you suck in the liquid and it goes into your mouth. It's kind of like that, but it can be used for things other than just liquids. For example, when you are told to "suck in your stomach," it means to pull it in or tighten it.

Another way to think about "sucking in" is like when you take a deep breath. You "suck in" the air as you breathe in. It's like you're drawing the air into your lungs. So, "sucking in" can be used when things are brought closer to you by drawing or pulling them inwards. It's like a movement that goes from outside to inside, if that makes sense.

So if someone tells you to "suck in," it could mean to pull something towards you or to draw it inwards. It's like making something come closer to you by using a pulling motion. Does that make sense?

Revised and Fact checked by Steven Jackson on 2023-11-09 19:35:39

Suck In In a sentece

Learn how to use Suck In inside a sentece

  • When you're using a straw to drink a milkshake, you have to suck in the liquid from the cup.
  • If you stand too close to a vacuum cleaner, it can suck in your shoelaces.
  • When you blow up a balloon and then let go of the opening, the air inside will suck in and make a funny sound.
  • When you eat spaghetti noodles, you have to suck in the noodles with your mouth before chewing them.
  • If you have a straw in a glass of water and you cover the top with your finger, the water will not be able to suck in through the straw.

Suck In Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Suck In Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.