Swallow up Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To completely cover, consume, or take control of something, making it disappear or become part of something larger.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe something being completely taken over (like a small company by a large one), or something being consumed physically or metaphorically (floods, darkness). More formal or literary; less used in casual speech. Common collocations: 'swallow up resources', 'swallowed up by the crowd', 'swallowed up by the sea'.
Example Sentences
The large wave swallowed up the small boat.
basic
The forest fire swallowed up the entire village.
basic
The big company swallowed up its smaller competitor.
basic
The darkness quickly swallowed up the last bit of sunlight.
natural
All my free time seemed to be swallowed up by work last month.
natural
The little boy was almost swallowed up by the crowd at the concert.
natural