Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swallow
verb
/ˈswɒl.oʊ/
Definition
To cause (food, drink, or another substance) to pass down the throat.
Examples
- She had to swallow her pride and apologize.
- He quickly swallowed the last bite of his sandwich.
- The doctor told him to swallow the pill with water.
Meaning
The act of taking in something through the mouth and passing it down to the stomach.
Synonyms
- gulp
- ingest
- consume
- down
