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UK/["/lʌŋ/"]/US/["/lʌŋ/"]/

Meaning of Lung

In simple words: An organ in your chest that helps you breathe.

Lung in a sentence

  • The lungs are essential for breathing, allowing oxygen to enter the bloodstream.
  • Smoking can severely damage your lungs and overall health.
  • The doctor examined the patient's lungs for any signs of infection.
  • In his speech, he metaphorically referred to the city as the lungs of the country, vital to its function.
  • Certain exercises are designed to increase lung capacity and improve endurance.
  • Lung disease can be caused by a variety of environmental factors.
  • The lungs also play a role in filtering out harmful substances from the air we breathe.

How to use Lung

Used in medical contexts and everyday conversation. Avoid in casual settings unless discussing health. Can be part of idioms like 'lungs of steel'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'lung' as a 'sponge' that helps soak up air.

Related words

Collocations with Lung

Synonyms for Lung

  • respiratory organ
  • breathing organ
  • pulmonary structure

Opposites of Lung

Common mistakes with Lung

  • Confused with 'lunges' (an exercise).
  • Spelling error: 'longe'.
  • Pluralized incorrectly: 'lungs' is used for both.

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Frequently asked questions about Lung

What does Lung mean?

An organ in your chest that helps you breathe.

What is the definition of Lung?

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

How do you use Lung in a sentence?

The lungs are essential for breathing, allowing oxygen to enter the bloodstream.

Can you give another example of Lung?

Smoking can severely damage your lungs and overall health.

What are synonyms for Lung?

Common alternatives include respiratory organ, breathing organ, pulmonary structure.

What is the opposite of Lung?

Opposite meanings include stomach, intestine.

What words go with Lung?

It commonly pairs with collapsed, diseased, injured, fill, clear, empty, work, heave, fill, capacity, power, ailment, in the lung, into the lung, on the lung.

What are common mistakes when using Lung?

Confused with 'lunges' (an exercise). Spelling error: 'longe'. Pluralized incorrectly: 'lungs' is used for both.

How do you pronounce Lung?

US: /["/lʌŋ/"]/, UK: /["/lʌŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lung?

Used in medical contexts and everyday conversation. Avoid in casual settings unless discussing health. Can be part of idioms like 'lungs of steel'.

What CEFR level is Lung?

"Lung" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.