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SWALLOW

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Swallow.

How to pronounce swallow:

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Swallow - as a noun

A small amount of liquid food

Example: "A sup of ale"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sup

The act of swallowing

Example: "One swallow of the liquid was enough"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deglutitiondrink
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consumptioningestionintakeuptake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
oscineoscine bird
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Swallow - as a verb

Pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

Example: "Swallow the raw fish--it won't kill you!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Engulf and destroy

Example: "The nazis swallowed the baltic countries"

Enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

Example: "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buryeat upimmerseswallow up

Utter unclearly

Example: "She swallowed the last words of her speech"

Take back what one has said

Example: "He swallowed his words"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take backunsaywithdraw

Keep from expressing

Example: "I swallowed my anger and kept quiet"

Tolerate or accommodate oneself to

Example: "I shall have to accept these unpleasant working conditions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceptlive with

Believe or accept without questioning or challenge

Example: "Am i supposed to swallow that story?"

Example Sentences

"The bird caught a fish and swallowed it whole."
"I could feel a lump in my throat after taking a big swallow of water."
"He took a swallow of the bitter medicine and grimaced."
"The hiker had a close encounter with a swallow flying overhead."
"The ancient legend speaks of a giant swallow that could carry off elephants."
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Word Game Points

Is SWALLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swallow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWALLOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SWALLOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swallow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWALLOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SWALLOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swallow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWALLOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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