swallow
noun (1)
swal·low
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Definition of swallow
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: any of numerous small widely distributed oscine birds (family Hirundinidae, the swallow family) that have a short bill, long pointed wings, and often a deeply forked tail and that feed on insects caught on the wing
2
: any of several birds that superficially resemble swallows
swallow
verb
swallowed;
swallowing;
swallows
Definition of swallow (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to take through the mouth and esophagus into the stomach
2
: to envelop or take in as if by swallowing : absorb
swallow the financial loss watch night swallow the valley
3
: to accept without question, protest, or resentment
swallow an insult a hard story to swallow
5
: to keep from expressing or showing : repress
swallowed my anger
6
: to utter (words) indistinctly
1
: to receive something into the body through the mouth and esophagus
2
: to perform the action characteristic of swallowing something especially under emotional stress
swallow
noun (2)Definition of swallow (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: the passage connecting the mouth to the stomach
2
: a capacity for swallowing
3a
: an act of swallowing
b
: an amount that can be swallowed at one time
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Other Words from swallow
Verb
swallowable
\ ˈswä-lō-ə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
swallower
\ ˈswä-lə-wər
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noun
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noun
Examples of swallow in a Sentence
Verb
He swallowed the grape whole. Chew your food well before you swallow. The boss said, “Come in.” I swallowed hard and walked in. Her story is pretty hard to swallow. I can usually take criticism, but this is more than I can swallow.
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More Definitions for swallow
swallow
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of swallow
: to take (something) into your stomach through your mouth and throat
: to move the muscles in your throat as if you are swallowing something often because you are nervous
: to flow over and cover (something) completely
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swallow
noun
swal·low
| \ ˈswä-lō
\
\
Kids Definition of swallow
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a small bird that has long wings and a forked tail and feeds on insects caught while in flight
swallow
verb
swallowed;
swallowing
Kids Definition of swallow (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
Chew your food well before you swallow.
2
: to perform the actions used in swallowing something
Clear your throat and swallow before answering.
3
: to completely surround : engulf
Now she was half swallowed by the darkness of the barn door.— Richard Peck, A Year Down Yonder
4
: to accept or believe without question
You swallow every story you hear.
5
: to keep from expressing or showing : repress
I swallowed my pride and asked for help.