swallow1 verbswallow2 noun
swallowswal‧low1 /ˈswɒləʊ $ ˈswɑːloʊ/ ●●○ verb 
WORD ORIGINswallow1
Origin:
Old English swelganVERB TABLE
swallow
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | swallow |
| he, she, it | swallows | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | swallowed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have swallowed |
| he, she, it | has swallowed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had swallowed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will swallow |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have swallowed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am swallowing |
| he, she, it | is swallowing | |
| you, we, they | are swallowing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was swallowing |
| you, we, they | were swallowing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been swallowing |
| he, she, it | has been swallowing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been swallowing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be swallowing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been swallowing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Alice swallowed her iced tea hurriedly.
- Her explanation of where the money went is a little hard to swallow.
- I threw a piece of meat to the dog and he swallowed it in one go.
- If you drink some water it will make the pills easier to swallow.
- Mary tried hard to swallow her anger.
- She swallowed twice, preparing to tell him the truth.
- The company has been telling lies for years, but local media has swallowed them whole.
- You mean to tell me you swallowed a story like that?
- Before she swallowed the last of the drink she had promised to ask Wickham for the facts.
- In ancient times one regular performer apparently used to swallow stones and then make music by banging on his stomach.
- Joe understood her and swallowed his disappointment.
- One year after the rescue plan, it may be time for the critics to swallow at least some of their words.
- That they were in my hands was hard to swallow.
- The 1400, on the other hand, can swallow up to 1. 36 gigabytes of compressed data.
- With their large mouths they are capable of swallowing smaller aquarium fishes.
THESAURUSto believe something that is untrue
(also fall for something informal) to be tricked into believing something that is not true: · A lot of people were taken in by these claims.· I can’t believe she fell for that old excuse!
informal to believe a story or explanation that is not true, especially when this makes you seem silly: · His aunt had swallowed his story unquestioningly.· Police refused to swallow his story, and put him in a cell.
Longman Language Activatorto believe something that is not true to believe a story, explanation etc that is not actually true, in a way that makes people think you are stupid: · You mean to tell me you swallowed a story like that?· Her explanation of where the money went is a little hard to swallow.swallow something whole (=completely believe it): · The company has been telling lies for years, but local media has swallowed them whole.
to believe something that is not true, that someone tells you to trick you: · They told me I'd earn over a thousand dollars a week and I fell for it.· She should know better than to fall for that old excuse.
to believe that someone is telling the truth, when in fact they are lying in order to trick you: · He told me that it was a genuine diamond, and I was completely taken in.be taken in by: · Don't be taken in by products claiming to make you lose weight quickly.
too willing to believe what other people tell you, so that it is easy to cheat you: · How can you be so gullible! He's not really French.· He seemed to treat me as if I were a gullible schoolgirl.
if you believe something hook, line, and sinker , you believe it completely even though it is so silly that it could not possibly be true: · What an idiot! He believed the whole story hook, line, and sinker!· The people seem to have swallowed the government's promises hook, line, and sinker.
to eat · Don't eat so fast - you'll get sick.· I'm so full. I couldn't eat another thing.· She was sitting on the wall, eating an apple.· Hey! - Someone's eaten all my chocolates.
to eat a particular thing: · I wasn't very hungry, so I just had a sandwich.· I think I'll just have one more piece of cake.have something for lunch/dinner/breakfast: · What shall we have for dinner?· I usually just have fruit for breakfast.
to bite food several times and turn it around in your mouth: · I chewed the toffee slowly.· There was a cow in the field, slowly chewing a mouthful of grass.
to make something go down your throat towards your stomach: · If you drink some water it will make the pills easier to swallow.· I threw a piece of meat to the dog and he swallowed it in one go.
to eat something soft by moving your tongue across its surface: · The children sat licking their ice creams.lick something off something: · Nina licked the melted chocolate off her fingers.
to eat or drink something - used especially in scientific or technical contexts: · In order to survive human beings need to consume food and water.· People who consume large amounts of animal fats are more likely to get cancer and heart disease.
to eat eagerly and with enjoyment: · Dinner's ready everyone. Dig in!· Nick was already at the table, tucking in.tuck into: · "This is delicious!'' he said, tucking into his steak and kidney pudding.
if animals or babies feed , they eat or drink: · Most new babies will want to feed every few hours.· The pigs were feeding from a trough in the middle of the yard.feed on: · The larvae feed on the young shoots of water-lilies.
American informal to eat, especially in a noisy way or in a way that shows you are very hungry: · We each grabbed a container of ice cream and chowed down.chow down on: · The kids were chowing down on a large pizza.
WORD SETSabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Most snakes swallow their prey whole. Leo swallowed hard and walked into the room. She swallowed nervously before beginning. I found his story a bit hard to swallow (=difficult to believe).COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a snake swallowing a mouse whole (=swallowing it without chewing)COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
Most snakes swallow their prey whole. Leo swallowed hard and walked into the room. She swallowed nervously before beginning. I found his story a bit hard to swallow (=difficult to believe).· While she was ill, she had trouble swallowing her food.
· He swallowed a handful of pills.
· He committed suicide by taking poison.
· He took his own life by swallowing more than 500 tablets.
a snake swallowing a mouse whole (=swallowing it without chewing)· Closing her eyes, she swallowed hard, shuddering violently.· I flushed, swallowed hard, struggled to keep from crying, struggled not to be overwhelmed by my fear of falling.· He swallowed hard once or twice.· Occasionally he would grimace and swallow hard, his lips going tight.· She swallowed hard, then stretched out her hand and took it.· Cantor momentarily closed his eyes and swallowed hard.· She looked away, swallowing hard as disappointment choked her.· Kelly swallowed hard, and closed her eyes.
· He swallowed nervously and unlocked it.· Every muscle tensed, and she swallowed nervously, but she carried on with her appointed task with renewed concentration.· Isabel swallowed nervously, pondering her answer as if the fate of the kingdom rested on it.· Robyn swallowed nervously, immediately regretting her spurt of defiance.· Ranulf swallowed nervously as the bough hit the ground.
· In my day - why, Sècheron would have been swallowed up by inner suburbs clustering round the old U.N. building.· The 1400, on the other hand, can swallow up to 1. 36 gigabytes of compressed data.· They just went in head first and was swallowed up in the road.· A brother and sister are split apart, and his identity gets swallowed up in an institution.· The latter has now been swallowed up by extreme political shifts and disputes.· We must learn when to adapt and when to resist, or be swallowed up.· The jangling of his chains and bells was swallowed up by the blackness.· Beware you be not swallowed up in books!
NOUN· After they are separated, the keepers feed the chicks by hand and must teach them to swallow whole fish.· Little fish can now swallow bigger fish.· At once, I found myself swallowed by a huge fish.· A J Trevett and colleagues reported on two patients who developed acute respiratory obstruction from swallowing live fish.· Jonah starts off in the opposite direction, but is swallowed by a great fish who delivers him to Ninevah anyway.· The Prophet Jonah, too, was swallowed by a monstrous fish.
· She swallowed down a mouthful of wine.· But when she swallowed, the first mouthful of crisp apple hurt her throat so much she almost cried.· She gasped, swallowed a mouthful of rain, and gave an involuntary chuckle.· He swallowed the first mouthful, and then examined what was left as if he was not sure what it contained.· She realized that Bridget was eyeing her curiously, and swallowed a mouthful of wine.
· Some one he loved more than he loved her, which was a hard pill to swallow.· It was a bit of a blow, a bitter pill to swallow.· Was it a hard pill to swallow?· And a firm's environmental history has emerged as another potential poison pill no-one wants to swallow.· And humor, after all, is the sugar coating that makes talk radio a smooth pill to swallow.· He simply chooses not to, and that's a very bitter pill to swallow for any child.· He reached into his pocket, pulled out a pill, and swallowed it.
· Michelle, set on being an actress, wasn't interested at first, but in the end she swallowed her pride.· But the argument, that they should swallow their pride and join the union, does not seem popular at present.· He swallowed his pride and went to Frieda, told her the situation.· Elsie kept quiet about his affair and swallowed her pride, however.· Still, it was painful, and he struggled desperately to swallow his pride.· Last night she had swallowed her pride and rung the Kilburn flat twice.· There was also a cost in swallowed pride by the architects.
· Carolyn sat on her bed and swallowed the sleeping tablets, washing each down with a mouthful of water.· An 11-month old baby died after accidentally swallowing a few laetrile tablets.· She swallowed the tablets and drained the mug, feeling a great deal better.· He was shivering again and he swallowed another handful of tablets from his waist pouch.· After she had swallowed the sleeping tablets, Carolyn slept for fourteen hours.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1food [intransitive, transitive] to make food or drink go down your throat and towards your stomach: - He'll have to swallow his pride and apologize.
- I swallowed my pride and did as I was told.
- But the argument, that they should swallow their pride and join the union, does not seem popular at present.
- Elsie kept quiet about his affair and swallowed her pride, however.
- He swallowed his pride and went to Frieda, told her the situation.
- Last night she had swallowed her pride and rung the Kilburn flat twice.
- Michelle, set on being an actress, wasn't interested at first, but in the end she swallowed her pride.
- Still, it was painful, and he struggled desperately to swallow his pride.
- During the pre-operative period Mr Reynolds also have several investigations performed, including a barium enema and a sigmoidoscopy and biopsy.
- I was in the process of administering a barium enema.
- If the patient is over 40 or has risk factors for colon carcinoma, a barium enema is prudent.
- Oesophageal radionuclide transit was evaluated in 15 patients and a barium meal was performed in five cases to confirm endoscopical findings.
- So I went to see a man in Devonshire Place and he sent me down the road for a barium meal X-ray.
- The following year the surgeon arranged an x ray of her lumbar spine and a barium meal, which were normal.
- Three patients refused endoscopy, two refused sigmoidoscopy, and nine patients refused to have a barium enema or colonoscopic examination.
- Losing the business was a bitter pill to swallow.
- It was a bitter pill for the 117 men listed to swallow with their Thanksgiving turkey yesterday.
- It was a bit of a blow, a bitter pill to swallow.
He swallowed the last of his coffee and asked for the bill. Most snakes swallow their prey whole.2nervously [intransitive] to make some of the liquid in your mouth go down your throat because you are frightened or nervous: Leo swallowed hard and walked into the room. She swallowed nervously before beginning.3believe/accept [transitive] informal to believe a story, explanation etc that is not actually true: Do they really think we are stupid enough to swallow that? I found his story a bit hard to swallow (=difficult to believe).► see thesaurus at believe4feelings [transitive] to stop yourself from showing a feeling, especially anger: She swallowed her anger and turned to face him.5swallow your pride to do something even though it is embarrassing for you, because you have no choice: I swallowed my pride and phoned him. → a bitter pill (to swallow) at bitter1(7)swallow somebody/something ↔ up phrasal verb1if a company or country is swallowed up by a larger one, it becomes part of it and no longer exists on its own: Hundreds of small companies have been swallowed up by these huge multinationals.2written if something is swallowed up, it disappears because something covers it or hides it: Jane was soon swallowed up in the crowd. The countryside is gradually being swallowed up by new developments.3if an amount of money is swallowed up, you have to spend it to pay for things: The extra cash was soon swallowed up.swallow1 verbswallow2 noun
swallowswallow2 noun [countable] WORD ORIGINswallow2
Origin:
1 Old English swealwe2 1800-1900 ➔ SWALLOW1EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Glen took a long swallow of his drink.
- An early swallow hawked for flies, close over the bright water.
- Elizabeth ducked her chin to take a swallow of coffee.
- He took three large swallows and passed the bottle to his wife.
- Now, with a swish and a swallow, you, too, are sent on your way.
- The other picked up his drink and took a long swallow, watching her over the rim of the tankard.
- There were two swallows nesting above our front door.
WORD SETS
auk, nounbald eagle, nounbeak, nounbill, nounbird, nounbirdie, nounbird of paradise, nounbird of passage, nounbird of prey, nounbirdsong, nounblackbird, nounbluebird, nounbluejay, nounbobwhite, nounbreast, nounbuzzard, nouncackle, verbchick, nounclaw, nouncob, nouncock, nouncockerel, nouncockscomb, nouncolouring, nouncondor, nouncoo, verbcoot, nouncormorant, nouncorncrake, nouncrane, nouncrest, nouncrested, adjectivecrop, nouncrow, nouncrow, verbcuckoo, nouncurlew, nouncygnet, noundickybird, noundipper, noundive, verbdodo, noundove, noundown, nounduck, nounduckling, nouneagle, nouneaglet, nounegret, nounemu, nounfeather, nounflamingo, nounfledgling, nounflight, nounfly, verbflycatcher, nounfowl, noungander, noungannet, noungizzard, noungobble, verbgobbler, noungolden eagle, noungoldfinch, noungoose, noungrebe, noungrouse, nounguillemot, nounguinea fowl, nounhackles, nounhatch, verbhawk, nounheron, nounhonk, nounhonk, verbhoot, nounhoot, verbhornbill, nounhouse martin, nounhumming bird, nounincubate, verbjackdaw, nounjay, nounkestrel, nounkingfisher, nounkite, nounkiwi, nounlark, nounlay, verblinnet, nounloon, nounlovebird, nounmacaw, nounmagpie, nounmallard, nounmarabou, nounmartin, nounmeadowlark, nounmigrant, nounmockingbird, nounmoorhen, nounmoult, verbmynah bird, nounnest, nounnest, verbnestling, nounnightingale, nounoriole, nounornithologist, nounornithology, nounosprey, nounostrich, nounowl, nounowlet, nounparakeet, nounparrot, nounpartridge, nounpeacock, nounpeafowl, nounpeahen, nounpeck, verbpeck, nounpeewit, nounpelican, nounpenguin, nounperch, nounperch, verbperegrine falcon, nounpetrel, nounpipit, nounplover, nounplumage, nounplume, verbpullet, nounquail, nounquill, nounraven, nounroadrunner, nounrobin, nounrook, nounroost, nounroost, verbrooster, nounruff, nounsandpiper, nounseabird, nounseagull, nounshag, nounsing, verbskylark, nounsnipe, nounsong, nounsongbird, nounsongster, nounsparrow, nounstarling, nounswallow, nounswan, nounswift, nounswoop, verbtalon, nounteal, nountern, nounthrush, nountit, nountoucan, nountrill, nounturkey, nounturtledove, nountwitter, verbvulture, nounwader, nounwagtail, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwater bird, nounwaterfowl, nounwebbed, adjectiveweb-footed, adjectivewhistle, verbwing, nounwinged, adjectivewingspan, nounwingtip, nounwishbone, nounwren, nounyellowhammer, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a snake swallowing a mouse whole (=swallowing it without chewing)
· While she was ill, she had trouble swallowing her food.
· He swallowed a handful of pills.
· He committed suicide by taking poison.
· He took his own life by swallowing more than 500 tablets.
a snake swallowing a mouse whole (=swallowing it without chewing)PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1a small black and white bird that comes to northern countries in the summer2an action in which you make food or drink go down your throat: - During the pre-operative period Mr Reynolds also have several investigations performed, including a barium enema and a sigmoidoscopy and biopsy.
- I was in the process of administering a barium enema.
- If the patient is over 40 or has risk factors for colon carcinoma, a barium enema is prudent.
- Oesophageal radionuclide transit was evaluated in 15 patients and a barium meal was performed in five cases to confirm endoscopical findings.
- So I went to see a man in Devonshire Place and he sent me down the road for a barium meal X-ray.
- The following year the surgeon arranged an x ray of her lumbar spine and a barium meal, which were normal.
- Three patients refused endoscopy, two refused sigmoidoscopy, and nine patients refused to have a barium enema or colonoscopic examination.
- Losing the business was a bitter pill to swallow.
- It was a bitter pill for the 117 men listed to swallow with their Thanksgiving turkey yesterday.
- It was a bit of a blow, a bitter pill to swallow.
He downed his whisky in one swallow.