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swallows

verbgeneral usecommon/ẽˈɡɔlɨ/en·go·le

Definition

1

Third person singular present of 'to swallow' or second person singular imperative.

Usage examples

He swallows his food too quickly.
Swallow the pill with some juice.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common combinations

swallows hardswallows prideswallows foodswallows a pill

Idiomatic expressions

  • Swallow one's pride (to accept something humiliating).
  • Swallow hard (to suppress fear or emotion).