swallow
//ˈswɒləʊ//
Verb
swallowInfinitive
swallowPresent tense
swallowedPast tense
swallowedPast participle
swallowingPresent participle
swallowsThird-person singular
1
To cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach by using the muscles of the throat
She swallowed the pill with a glass of water.
2
To accept or believe something without question or protest, especially something difficult or unpleasant
She found his excuse hard to swallow.
3
To engulf or absorb something completely, making it disappear
The waves swallowed the small boat.
4
To suppress or hide an emotion or reaction
She swallowed her anger and remained calm.
Noun
swallowSingular
swallowsPlural
1
A small migratory bird with a forked tail, long pointed wings, and a swift graceful flight
Swallows return to the same nesting sites every spring.
2
An act of swallowing food or drink
He took a swallow of water and continued speaking.