swallow
Pronunciation: [ˈswɑːloʊ]
Word
Context: “eating”
(verb) to make food or drink go down your throat. When you eat or drink, you have to swallow to get the food or drink into your stomach.
Example
I swallowed my juice quickly because I was so thirsty.
Example
She couldn't swallow the big piece of bread, so she chewed it smaller first.
Example
Can you swallow this medicine without any water?
Context: “bird”
(noun) a type of bird that is small and usually has a long tail. Swallows often fly fast and catch insects in the air.
Example
I saw a swallow flying over the lake this morning.
Example
There are no swallows in the winter because they migrate to warmer places.
Example
Did you know that swallows can build nests from mud?
Context: “emotion”
(verb) to suppress or hold back feelings. Sometimes, people swallow their emotions instead of showing how they feel.
Example
He swallowed his pride and apologized first.
Example
She couldn't swallow her sadness after losing her pet.
Example
Is it easy for you to swallow your feelings when you're upset?
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