Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Swallows.
Swallows - 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)
Swallows - 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 swallows return to the same place every spring."
"We watched the swallows darting and swooping in the sky."
"I saw a group of swallows perched on the telephone wires."
"The swallows built their nests under the eaves of the house."
"The swallows catch insects while flying."
Word Game Points
Is SWALLOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swallows is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SWALLOWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SWALLOWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swallows is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSWALLOWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SWALLOWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swallows is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSWALLOWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
