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SWALLOWED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Swallowed.

Swallowed - as a noun

A small amount of liquid food

Example: "A sup of ale"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sup5

The act of swallowing

Example: "One swallow of the liquid was enough"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deglutition13drink10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consumption17ingestion10intake10uptake12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
oscine8oscine bird
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Swallowed - 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)
bury9eat upimmerse11swallow 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 backunsay8withdraw18

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)
accept12live with

Believe or accept without questioning or challenge

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

Example Sentences

"The swallowed pill quickly relieved her headache."
"The swallowed fish jumped out of the shark's mouth."
"He felt a sense of relief after the swallowed fear subsided."
"The swallowed pride prevented him from apologizing."
"The swallowed gum caused a minor stomachache."
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Word Game Points

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

SWALLOWED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SWALLOWED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swallowed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWALLOWED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SWALLOWED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swallowed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWALLOWED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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