Cool MateMeaning of Swallow
In simple words: To make something go down your throat.
Swallow in a sentence
- Be sure to swallow the medicine with a full glass of water.
- It's important not to swallow too quickly when eating hot food.
- She tried to swallow her disappointment and stay calm.
- He refused to swallow the explanation because it seemed unconvincing.
- The bird made a quick swallow of the small insect before flying away.
How to use Swallow
Used when discussing eating or drinking. Not appropriate in very formal contexts or when discussing matters unrelated to consumption.
Grammar pattern
swallow + object
Memory hint
Think of a bird 'swallowing' its food quickly, or the action of making food disappear down your throat.
Related words
Collocations with Swallow
- hastily
- quickly
- accidentally
- swallow something whole
- deeply
- hard
- convulsively
- have difficulty swallowing
- have trouble swallowing
Common mistakes with Swallow
- Confused with 'swaddle' (to wrap in cloth)
- Using it as a standalone without an object (incorrect grammar)
- Mixing up present and past tense forms (swallowed vs swallow)
Swallow appears in
Swallow in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ابتلاع, بلع
إنزال شيء ما في حلقك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গিলে ফেলা, গেলানো
কোনো কিছু গলা দিয়ে নামানো।
- GermanDeutsch
Schlucken
Etwas durch den Hals runterkriegen.
- SpanishEspañol
Tragar, tragar saliva
Hacer que algo baje por tu garganta.
- Persianفارسی
بلعیدن
چیزی را به پایین گلو بردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Avaler, Déglutir
Faire passer quelque chose dans sa gorge.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निगलना
किसी चीज़ को गले से नीचे उतारना।
- ItalianItaliano
Ingoiare, deglutire
Fare scendere qualcosa lungo la gola.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Engolir
Fazer algo descer pela garganta.
- RussianРусский
Глотать, проглатывать
Проглотить что-то, чтобы оно прошло через горло.
- Urduاردو
نگلیدن، قورت دادن
کسی چیز کو گلے سے نیچے اتارنا۔
- Chinese中文
吞咽,咽下
让东西通过喉咙下去。
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- Consume
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Swallow
What does Swallow mean?
To make something go down your throat.
What is the definition of Swallow?
to make food, drink, etc. go down your throat into your stomach
How do you use Swallow in a sentence?
Be sure to swallow the medicine with a full glass of water.
Can you give another example of Swallow?
It's important not to swallow too quickly when eating hot food.
What are synonyms for Swallow?
Common alternatives include consume, ingest, gulp, down, take.
What is the opposite of Swallow?
Opposite meanings include spit, vomit.
What words go with Swallow?
It commonly pairs with hastily, quickly, accidentally, swallow something whole, deeply, hard, convulsively, have difficulty swallowing, have trouble swallowing.
What are common mistakes when using Swallow?
Confused with 'swaddle' (to wrap in cloth) Using it as a standalone without an object (incorrect grammar) Mixing up present and past tense forms (swallowed vs swallow)
How do you pronounce Swallow?
US: /["/ˈswɑːləʊ/","/ˈswɑːləʊz/","/ˈswɑːləʊd/","/ˈswɑːləʊɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈswɒləʊ/","/ˈswɒləʊz/","/ˈswɒləʊd/","/ˈswɒləʊɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Swallow?
Used when discussing eating or drinking. Not appropriate in very formal contexts or when discussing matters unrelated to consumption.
What CEFR level is Swallow?
"Swallow" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.