Synonyms for
Swallow
Definition
To cause food or drink to pass from the mouth to the stomach.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- swallow hard
- swallow pride
- swallow whole
- swallow down
- swallow a pill
- swallow the truth
- swallow a lie
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'swallow' can refer to the physical act of passing food or drink down the throat, or figuratively to accepting something unpleasant or difficult. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between these meanings.
Example sentences
- I saw a bird swallow a fish whole.
- I have a hard time swallowing pills.
- The baby bird opened its mouth wide to swallow the worm.
- I always swallow my food without chewing enough.
- I had to swallow my pride and apologize to my friend.
Quotes
Life is a series of punches. It presents a lot of challenges. It presents a lot of hardship, but the people that are able to take those punches and able to move forward are the ones that really do have a lot of success and have a lot of joy in their life and have a lot of stories to tell, too. - Josh Turner
The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. - Paul Valery
I'm kind of a good girl - and I'm not. I'm a good girl because I really believe in love, integrity, and respect. I'm a bad girl because I like to tease. I know that I have sex appeal in my deck of cards. But I like to get people thinking. That's what the stories in my music do. - Katy Perry