swallow
/ˈswɑloʊ/
verb
- To cause food, drink, or something else to pass from the mouth into the stomach through the throat.
- The baby swallowed some milk and then smiled.
- He swallowed a piece of bread and felt better.
- She swallowed the medicine quickly with a glass of water.
- To accept or believe something without questioning, often something unpleasant or untrue.
- It was a lie, but he swallowed it without hesitation.
- She couldn't swallow the excuse he gave for being late.
- The public swallowed the company's false promises for a while.
- To suppress or hide an emotion, such as anger or pride.
- He swallowed his anger and apologized.
- I had to swallow my disappointment when the trip was canceled.
- She swallowed her pride and asked for help.
- To use up or consume something completely, especially money or resources.
- The new project swallowed most of the budget.
- The large house swallowed a huge amount of energy.
- Rising costs swallowed all of our savings.
noun
- A small, fast-flying bird with long pointed wings and a forked tail, often seen in summer.
- Swallows migrate south for the winter every year.
- A swallow built a nest under the roof of our house.
- We watched the swallows swoop over the lake at sunset.
- An act of swallowing something, especially food or drink.
- I could barely manage a swallow because my throat was sore.
- He took a swallow of water before continuing his speech.
- With one swallow, she finished the entire glass of juice.