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Swallow

Definition

(verb) To cause food or drink to move from the mouth to the stomach

Examples

He swallowed the pill with some water.
  • She swallowed hard before answering.

  • The toddler swallowed a grape whole.

  • I can't swallow anything after that spicy ramen.

  • At the dentist's, I swallowed twice and tried to relax.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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