swallowed

[US]/[swɒl.əʊd]/
[UK]/[swɑːl.oʊd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of swallow)To take something into the mouth and move it down the throat.; To accept or believe something, often unwillingly.; To fail to notice or ignore something.
adj.Swallowed up; completely absorbed or overwhelmed.

Phrases & Collocations

swallowed hard

swallowed the pill

swallowed pride

swallowing water

swallowed whole

swallowed tears

swallowing sounds

swallowed quickly

swallowed my anger

swallowed down

Example Sentences

the dog swallowed a large bone without any problems.

he swallowed his pride and apologized for his mistake.

the medicine was bitter, and she swallowed it quickly.

the rising costs swallowed a significant portion of their budget.

fear swallowed her, and she couldn't speak.

the river swallowed the small boat whole.

he swallowed hard, trying to hold back tears.

the company swallowed its losses and restructured.

she swallowed her disappointment and moved on.

the news of his success swallowed her in surprise.

the desert swallowed the caravan without a trace.

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