Swallow
Pronunciation: /ˈswɑːloʊ/
Swallow (verb)
- to make food or drink go from your mouth to your stomach
- to believe something without questioning it
- to use up a large amount of something, like money or time
Examples
- She had to swallow the bitter medicine quickly.
- He tried to swallow the large piece of bread.
Common collocations: swallow a pill, swallow hard, swallow food, swallow an excuse, swallow a lie
Swallow (noun)
- a small bird with long wings and a forked tail, often seen flying fast
- the action of making food or drink go from your mouth to your stomach
Examples
- A swallow flew gracefully across the sky.
- Swallows often migrate in large groups.