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swallowing

|swal-low-ing|

🇺🇸

/ˈswɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈswɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/

(swallow)

consume or accept

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
swallow	swallows	swallowers	swallows	swallowed	swallowed	swallowing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'swallow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'swelgan', where 'swelgan' meant 'to swallow'.

Historical Evolution

'swelgan' changed from Old English word 'swelgan' and eventually became the modern English word 'swallow'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to gulp or devour', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause or allow something to pass down the throat'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of causing or allowing something, especially food or drink, to pass down the throat.

He was swallowing his food quickly.

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Verb 2

present participle form of 'swallow'.

She is swallowing her pride to apologize.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45