swallow (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈswɒloʊ/
Definition
To close your throat and make food, drink, or saliva pass down into your stomach.
Examples
He swallowed the pill whole with a glass of water.
The actor had to swallow his pride and apologize.
The bird swallowed the worm whole.
How to Use swallow
- swallow down (phrasal verb)
- To swallow something, especially with difficulty. — "He swallowed down the medicine, making a face."
- swallow up (phrasal verb)
- To engulf or consume something completely. — "The fog swallowed up the small boat."
- swallow whole (collocation)
- To swallow something without chewing. — "The snake swallowed its prey whole."
- swallow pride (idiom)
- To suppress your pride and do something that is humiliating. — "He had to swallow his pride and ask for help."
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