Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Swallow.
How to pronounce swallow:
US
Swallow - as a noun
The act of swallowing
Example: "One swallow of the liquid was enough"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deglutition13drink10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consumption17ingestion10intake10uptake12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
oscine8oscine birdHyponyms (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 downHypernyms (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)
bury9eat upimmerse11swallow upUtter 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 backunsay8withdraw18Keep 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)
accept12live withBelieve 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."
Word Game Points
Is SWALLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swallow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSWALLOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SWALLOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swallow is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSWALLOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
