1. swallow
verb. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking.
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. swallow
verb. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] engulf and destroy.
Synonyms
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. swallow
noun. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] a small amount of liquid food.
Antonyms
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. swallow
verb. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing.
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. swallow
noun. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] the act of swallowing.
Synonyms
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. swallow
verb. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] tolerate or accommodate oneself to.
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. swallow
verb. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] believe or accept without questioning or challenge.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. swallow
verb. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] take back what one has said.
Antonyms
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. swallow
verb. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] utter indistinctly.
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. swallow
noun. ['ˈswɑːloʊ, ˈswɔloʊ'] small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations.
Etymology
- swallow (English)
- swolowen (Middle English (1100-1500))