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Swallow Definition & Meaning

1. To take something into the stomach through the mouth and throat.

Example: I had to swallow the bitter medicine to get better.

2. To accept or believe something difficult or unpleasant.

Example: It was hard to swallow the news of his sudden death.

3. To suppress or restrain one's emotions or feelings.

Example: She had to swallow her pride and apologize for her mistake.

4. To consume or use up something quickly.

Example: The fire swallowed the entire building in minutes.

5. To cause someone to feel intimidated or overwhelmed.

Example: The size of the opponent team swallowed their confidence.

Examples of the word swallow used in sentences.

  • The bird quickly swallowed the worm whole. (Nature)
  • In the morning, I swallow a pill to help me feel better. (Health)
  • Don't forget to swallow your medicine with water. (Advice)
  • She had a sore throat and it was difficult for her to swallow food. (Sickness)
  • The magician made a coin disappear by swallowing it. (Entertainment)
  • If you take small bites and swallow slowly, you'll be able to savor the delicious taste of your meal.
  • It's dangerous to swallow large pieces of food without properly chewing.
  • I always swallow my pills with a glass of water in the morning.
  • The little bird was able to easily swallow the worm whole.
  • I don't like to swallow my pride, but sometimes it's necessary to apologize.
  • If you swallow saltwater while swimming in the ocean, it could make you sick.
  • I can't swallow that huge pill, it's too big for my throat.
  • She had to swallow her pride and apologize for her mistake.
  • The bird swooped down and swallowed the fish whole.
  • Swallowing too much air can cause discomfort and bloating.
  • After taking the medicine, I had to swallow the pill with a glass of water.
  • I had to swallow my pride and admit that I had made a mistake in front of my boss.
  • The athlete tried to swallow his disappointment after losing the match in the final seconds.
  • It's not safe for an animal to swallow a foreign object like a toy or a piece of plastic.
  • The food was so delicious that I couldn't help but swallow every bite with pleasure.
  • Despite the size of the pills, she was able to swallow them easily.
  • The bird made a graceful swallow as it swooped down to catch its prey.
  • The bitter taste of the medicine was difficult to swallow.
  • He struggled to swallow his anger when he found out he had been betrayed.
  • He quickly swallowed his pride and apologized for his mistake.
  • The medication made her feel nauseous and she had a hard time trying to swallow the huge tablet.
  • Despite her nervousness, she managed to swallow the bitter pill and accept the harsh truth.
  • The giant whale opened its massive mouth and swallowed the school of fish in one gulp.
  • The room was so silent that you could hear the sound of the audience's swallow as they watched the emotional scene on stage.
  • The young man had to swallow his pride and apologize to his offended colleagues for his mistake.
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