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Definition swallow in British English

swallow verb

verb
/ˈswɒləʊ/
1

to make food or drink go from your mouth down through your throat and into your stomach

Example

She quickly swallowed the rest of her coffee.

Example

I had a sore throat and it hurt to swallow.

Synonyms and related words
eat swallow have drink swallow have
1.1

to make a movement in your throat as if you are swallowing food

Example

Tim swallowed nervously before replying.

Synonyms and related words
clear your throat dribble drool
2

to believe something that is unlikely to be true

Example

I found the film's ending a bit hard to swallow.

Synonyms and related words
think believe in suppose
Definition swallow in British English