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Learn the meaning of swallow with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
swallow
(verb)
swallow
(verb)
Meaning
to cause food or drink to pass down the throat
Example
"Ella had to swallow quickly to avoid choking on her meal."
Synonyms
consumeingestdevour
Antonyms
spitregurgitate
More about this word
Word origin
From Old English 'swealwian', meaning to engulf or take in.
Related word forms
noun: swallowing
noun: swaller
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